Mayor Mamdani and Pete Davidson Trade Jabs Over Staten Island

The exchange stems from an October 7 appearance on the show Out of Office with the Mayor, where host Errol Louis confronted Mamdani with Davidson’s public doubts about his connection to the district. Mamdani, who lost the borough in his recent election bid, insisted that his path to winning over Staten Island residents is rooted in functional governance and delivering measurable improvements to their daily lives.

While the political sparring continues, Davidson remains preoccupied with a more eccentric Staten Island legacy: the 277-foot decommissioned ferry he purchased in 2022 alongside Colin Jost. Despite initial pushback, the pair has successfully repurposed the vessel into a venue for fashion shows, Nike events, and comedy performances. Davidson recently confirmed on Jimmy Kimmel Live that he intends to pass the boat down to his daughter, Scottie Rose, signaling that their investment—and their commitment to local maritime law—is a permanent fixture of their Staten Island identity.