1642

Religious dissenters from Massachusetts settle Gravenzande (Gravesend).

October Englishman John Throgmorton settles 35 households at Throg's Neck, where East River meets Long Island South. Dutch and Native Americans sign treaty, in Jonas Bronck's home, to end war. Sadly, fighting still continues for 2 years.

English settlement of Newtown: Revd. Doughty has charter to settle head of Newtown Creek and calls settlement Maspeth. 3 Long Island villages join to form Breukelen. Town's 1st inn, The Stadt Herberg (City Tavern) is built at 71-73 Pearl Street, overlooking the Great Dock and East River. Government officials conduct business on the upper floors, within easy reach of bar. Director General Kieft and Dutch Reformed congregation build a grand stone and timbered church in fort. Sly Kieft asks for contributions to the building fund after the 5th round of drinks at a wedding reception! St. Nicholas Church serves as a refuge during Indian raids and survives for 99 years but blocks the wind from nearby windmills creating flour shortages. Earliest ferry between Manhattan and Long Island (Fulton Street to Peck Slip).

Dutch discover New Zealand.