She said its sudden star power makes it even more attractive for businesses looking to promote their product. Linda Gumus Gerritsen, fashion director of Vogue Netherlands, called the Staten Island Ferry a beloved New York “icon” on par with Lady Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge. Neve said the 17 permits are probably just tip of the iceberg, since most outdoor shoots don’t happen until the summer. That would exceed last year’s total of 34. Stephen YangĪs of mid-May, the city’s Department of Transportation approved 17 permit applications this year from photographers and videographers to shoot aboard the 310-foot long iron and steel goliaths – putting it on pace to reach 38 by year’s end, records show. Stephen Yang The model strikes a pose mid-cruise. “We take ferry rides everywhere,” she declared to ABC’s “Live with Kelly and Ryan” in April. Kardashian last month raved about her love for the so-called “forgotten borough” and the boat. “I guess the Staten Island ferry is sexy again - or sexy for the first time.” NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images The photographer and model on location on the ferry. Pete Davidson and Colin Jost bought their ferry earlier this year. “I’ve had numerous conversations with clients recently about shooting in New York, and all of a sudden they want to shoot on the ferry. “Whatever Kim Kardashian does seems to light the world on fire,” said Neve.
Trish Neve, a Manhattan-based photography agent, said she noticed the uptick in interest - especially among her clients overseas – after born-and-bred Staten Islanders Davidson and Jost made their purchase, and Kardashian - Davidson’s girlfriend - began riding it. 19 with plans to convert it into a New York’s hottest comedy club. It’s no Miami superyacht, but with a little love from Kim Kardashian and two “Saturday Night Live” funnymen, the Staten Island Ferry is now considered “sexy.”įashion photogs and Hollywood filmmakers have been swarming to secure city permits to shoot on active, city-run Staten Island ferries ever since comics Pete Davidson and Colin Jost purchased one of the retired orange vessels on Jan. NYC gives Pete Davidson, Colin Jost extra time to move Staten Island Ferryįerry tale: Pete Davidson, Colin Jost want Mayor Adams to helm ferry conversion Long: Islands battle for Pete Davidson and Colin Jost’s ferryboat ‘SNL’s’ Colin Jost takes his Staten Island ferry for a joy ride