Pol Floats Idea To Bring SNL’s Pete Davidson, Colin Jost's Ferry To LI

FIRE ISLAND, NY — Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson is known as the ‘King of Staten Island.’

But some are hoping that he will spread some of his wealth a little further east to Long Island.

Davison and fellow SNL star Colin Jost have been mulling over the idea of turning a decomissioned Staten Island ferry into an entertainment venue with a bar and restaurant and they were approached last week by Town of Brookhaven Supervisor Ed Romaine to bring it to Long Island, the New York Post reported Saturday.

The pair of comedians purchased the ferry back in January with no specific plans in mind for a location.

In an April 3 letter to Davidson, Romaine noted, "while we are well aware of your affinity for your native Staten Island, we welcome you to consider bringing this iconic vessel to a Long Island venue such as Port Jefferson, Patchogue, or even Fire Island."

Romaine went on to pitch Patchogue and Port Jefferson as "bustling downtowns frequented by tourists throughout the year" and he goes on to describe all of the villages' selling points such as the waterfront, night life and shopping, as well as LIRR access.

Long Island’s tourism industry recently set records, accounting for over $6 billion in revenue, Romaine wrote, citing the Long Island Tourism Bureau.

"We are confident that Long Islanders seeking entertainment will help keep this new venture afloat," he continued. "We would like to formally invite you, Mr. Jost, and your team of investors to tour our shorefront communities to consider further."

Romaine even offered to provide you an escort with local tourism and elected officials "to identify the several reasons why our home is the best location for the JFK to be christened in its new capacity."

Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella wasn't very happy when he heard about the invite.

“Staten Island is the right island. Long Island is the wrong island,” Fossella, whose been in talks with investors, told The Post. “With all due respect, Peter made a movie called the ‘King of Staten Island’ — not the ‘King of Brookhaven.’”

To read more about it in The Post, click here.