The first non-Native American inhabitant of what would eventually become New York City was Dominican trader Juan Rodriguez (transliterated to Dutch as Jan Rodrigues). Born in Santo Domingo of Portuguese and African descent, he arrived in Manhattan during the winter of 1613–1614, trapping for pelts and trading with the local population as a representative of the Dutch. Broadway, from 159th Street to 218th Street, is named Juan Rodriguez Way in his honor. COUNT 7
QSN1 Where was Juan Rodriguez born? ANS1 Santo Domingo QSN2 What did the Dutch call Juan Rodriguez? ANS2 Jan Rodrigues QSN3 What was Juan Rodriguez's occupation? ANS3 trader QSN4 What is the street that is named after Juan Rodriguez? ANS4 Juan Rodriguez Way QSN5 During what season did Juan Rodriguez first come to New York? ANS5 winter QSN6 Who was the first non-Indian person to live in what is now NYC? ANS6 Juan Rodriguez QSN7 Which street in NYC today is now named after Juan Rodriguez? ANS7 Broadway, from 159th Street to 218th Street