American skateboarder
Steve Rodriguez and Jamie Foy
Steve Rodriguez (born 1971) is a goofy-footed American skateboarder, skate company owner, skatepark designer, community organizer , and creative services director, who lives and skates in NYC.[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] [ 4] [ 5] [ 6] [ 7] [ 8] [ 9] Rodriguez is a leader in the effort to restore the iconic New York City skate spot: the Brooklyn Banks , a place where Rodriguez spent much time skateboarding.[ 10] Until it closed for construction in 2010, Rodriguez hosted skate contests at the Banks.[ 10]
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^ Stapinski, Helene (2016-10-21). "Good News, Brooklyn Skaters: Fat Kid Spot Is Coming Back" . The New York Times . ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved 2019-06-21 .
^ "Steve Rodriguez Archives | NYSkateboarding.com" . Retrieved 2019-06-21 .
^ Porter, Justin (2005-06-24). "Under a Bridge, and on Top of the World" . The New York Times . ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved 2019-06-21 .
^ Higgins, Matt (2010-06-06). "A Skate Park Is Built With Variety in Mind" . The New York Times . ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved 2019-06-21 .
^ Branch, John (2010-05-13). "To Fix Bridge, Skateboard Mecca May Be Lost for Years" . The New York Times . ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved 2019-06-21 .
^ Kilgannon, Corey (2010-01-15). "With Brooklyn Banks Set to Close, Homage Opens for Skaters" . The New York Times . ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved 2019-06-21 .
^ a b Hu, Winnie (2023-01-26). "The Mecca of New York Skateboarding, Back From the Dead?" . The New York Times . ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved 2023-01-26 .