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Colin Jost revealed Scarlett Johansson’s one-word reaction to his 2022 purchase of a decommissioned Staten Island ferry: 'We?' He described how he and Pete Davidson, plus a partner, bid $280,100 for the non-operational vessel and planned to turn it into a floating event space, a process hampered by permits and environmental regulations.
The article humorously suggests that Pete Davidson and Colin Jost might regret their purchase related to the Staten Island Ferry, amidst various NYC news updates including a crash on Eighth Avenue and sanitation efforts in Brooklyn.
Pete Davidson and Colin Jost's decommissioned Staten Island Ferry, purchased for $280,100, is set for a $34M renovation to become a traveling hotel, restaurant, and bar with multiple bars, restaurants, a furnished patio top deck, 24 hotel rooms, and two clubs. The 1965 boat, named the John F. Kennedy, will be transformed into a floating barge that will travel between locations like New York City and Miami, subject to building codes wherever it docks. The project, which is still in the planning stages, aims to create a unique hospitality-entertainment space while preserving the historic vessel's legacy.
Plans for Pete Davidson and Colin Jost's decommissioned Staten Island ferry are finally taking shape, with architect Ron Castellano revealing details of the future floating entertainment complex and hotel, including six bars, two venues, outdoor event space, two restaurants, and 24 hotel rooms with private sundecks. The boat, which can be tugged around, may travel between New York City and Miami, but the timeline for completion and setting sail remains uncertain.
Saturday Night Live stars Pete Davidson and Colin Jost have revealed plans to transform the decommissioned Staten Island Ferry, which they purchased in an auction for $280,000, into a $34 million multi-functional venue featuring hotel rooms, restaurants, and bars. The 300-foot long ferry, co-invested by the comedians and The Stand comedy club owner Paul Italia, will also include private sundecks and may potentially feature a floating pool. The duo plans to dock the ferry in New York City during the warmer months and move it to Miami for the winter season, with the construction phase currently underway.
Comedian Pete Davidson revealed that he and Colin Jost are "in the hole" financially after purchasing a decommissioned Staten Island Ferry with plans to transform it into a bar, restaurant, and entertainment venue. The 57-year-old vessel, named M.V. John F. Kennedy, was bought at a city auction in January 2022. However, the new owners have encountered problems, including asbestos and cockroaches, according to a former crew member. Despite the challenges, the owners remain determined to make the project a success.
"Saturday Night Live" cast members Pete Davidson and Colin Jost have revealed their business plan for the Staten Island Ferry they bought last year. The duo plans to turn the ferry into a restaurant, concert venue, movie theater, and hotel during the summer months in New York, and then tow it to Miami for the winter. Despite joking about the purchase, Davidson admits they have actually put thought into the venture and are currently in the planning stages.
Comedian Pete Davidson jokes about being "in the hole" after purchasing the Staten Island Ferry with Colin Jost, revealing plans to turn it into a traveling concert venue with a restaurant, movie theater, and hotels. Davidson admits they were "very stoned" when they made the decision and finds it funny that the purchase will be a lifelong problem for him and Jost.
Comedian Pete Davidson reveals that he is facing financial difficulties after purchasing a decommissioned Staten Island ferry with his former "Saturday Night Live" co-star Colin Jost. Davidson jokingly admits that he had no idea what he was getting into when he sent a deposit for the ferry, which they plan to renovate into an entertainment space. The goal is to dock the ferry in New York during the warmer months and use it as a restaurant, concert venue, movie theater, and hotel, with the possibility of tugging it to Miami in the winter. Despite the financial challenges, Davidson finds the situation amusing, while Jost is determined to make the venture a success.
Pete Davidson and Colin Jost provide an update on their plans to turn an old Staten Island Ferry into a comedy and entertainment venue. Davidson reveals that they have seen computer mock-ups for the ferry's interior and are currently seeking investors. The project is estimated to be about five years away from completion. The ship will feature a restaurant, concert venue, movie theater, and hotels, while maintaining the original exterior. The ferry will dock in New York each April and travel to Miami during the winter.
Colin Jost and Pete Davidson purchased a decommissioned Staten Island ferry during an auction last year for $280,100 with plans to turn it into an entertainment venue. Although there have been no updates on the project, Colin clarified that he was sober when they bought the ferry and joked that his upcoming standup tour would help finance it. Meanwhile, Pete admitted he had no idea what was happening with the vessel.
Colin Jost has denied reports that he was stoned when he and Pete Davidson bought a 277-foot boat, the decommissioned Staten Island Ferry, for $280,100. The pair plan to turn it into an entertainment venue. Jost joked on Instagram that he was "stone-cold sober" when they made the purchase. The comedian also revealed that he will be going on a stand-up tour to help pay for the boat. The transformation of the ferry into an entertainment venue will cost millions of dollars and won't happen anytime soon.
Colin Jost denied Pete Davidson's claim that they were "very stoned" when they bought a decommissioned Staten Island ferry in January 2022. Jost clarified on Instagram that he was "stone-cold sober" during the purchase and teased his upcoming "Ferry Money Tour" stops. The comedians had planned to turn the ferry into an event space, but the project has been stalled for unknown reasons. Davidson expressed the sentimental value that the ferry held for him and Jost, as they used to take it to do stand-up comedy.
Colin Jost disputed Pete Davidson's claim that they were both "stoned" when they bought a decommissioned Staten Island ferry for $280,100 last year. Jost said he was "stone-cold sober" at the time. The former "SNL" costars plan to turn the ferry into a live entertainment-event space, with a bar, restaurant, and entertainment space. The boat needs substantial work before it's ready to welcome guests onboard, but Jost and Davidson hope to have it up and running by 2025.
Colin Jost denied being stoned when he and Pete Davidson bought a decommissioned Staten Island ferry for $280,100 at an auction last year. Davidson had previously claimed they were "very stoned" at the time. Jost suggested they could have the ferry up and running by 2025 and said they planned to turn it into a live entertainment-event space. The boat was decommissioned due to mechanical issues and was in poor condition.