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In April 2022, Colin Jost expressed that he was aware of how big of a project it was going to be when he decided to purchase a Staten Island ferry with Pete Davidson, hoping to turn it into an entertainment venue. “I’m a cautious person by nature and this is definitely the riskiest thing that I’ve done,” he told the New York Times. But it looks like the ferry will need a lot more attention than expected.
Former captain of the boat, Kevin Hennessey, told the New York Daily News, “I wish these guys luck with the project, but they’re going to need some help.” He mentioned that there is an issue with the asbestos paneling, as well as the engines that were damaged from a past fire. One of the Staten Island ferry workers added that there’s also a cockroach problem from litter. Paul Italia, one of the investors, denied the claims and said that he will be announcing future plans for the boat by the end of the year.
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In March, the head of Waterfront Alliance told the U.S. Sun that an “optimistic goal” for the ferry to be up and running would be around five years. “It’s striking this balance between being encouraging and realistic, and we will be thrilled when it opens,” they said.
