Well-heeled fans are shelling out big bucks to beat the crowds at Thursday’s ticker-tape parade celebrating the Knicks’ first NBA championship in 53 years. New listings on Airtasker, an app that connects users with gig workers willing to take odd ...


Well-heeled fans are shelling out big bucks to beat the crowds at Thursday’s ticker-tape parade celebrating the Knicks’ first NBA championship in 53 years. New listings on Airtasker, an app that connects users with gig workers willing to take odd jobs and run errands, show offers of up to $100 for anyone willing to wait hours in advance at the parade to hold a spot for their clients. “I’m a huge Knicks fan and want to attend the parade, but I need someone to get there early and grab me a spot near City Hall,” wrote Airtasker user Craig B., who offered $100 on the app for anyone willing to save him a spot. READ MORE submitted by /u/nydailynews [link] [comments]