Steve Rodriguez (born 1971) is an American goofy-footed skateboarder, skate company owner, skatepark designer, and community organizer based in New York City.[1] He is a leader in the effort to restore the iconic New York City skate spot Brooklyn Banks, a place where Rodriguez spent much time skateboarding.[2] Until it closed for construction in 2010, Rodriguez hosted skate contests at the Banks.[2]
Raised in Sayreville, New Jersey,[citation needed] Rodriguez discovered skateboarding around 1983 and started skating not long after.[3] He started skating in New York City as a teen, working for his mom who managed a store in the city. Rodriguez would skate through the city while doing deliveries and running other errands.[3]
Skateboarding career
In 1996, Rodriguez and a group of NYC skaters founded 5Boro Skateboards.[4] The original 5Boro squad consisted of Andy Henry, Neil Morgan, Pat Guidotti, Jim Young, JP Lotz, Alex Corporan, Dan Pensyl, Tato Feliciano, Ben Wall, and Jay Hammond.[4] In 2004, 5Boro collaborated with the Beastie Boys to produce an exclusive co-branded board graphic.[5]
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