Pete Davidson questions Mayor Zohran Mamdani's connection to Staten Island

Pete Davidson questioned Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s connection to Staten Island during an interview with Variety. Davidson expressed doubt about Mamdani's affiliation with the borough, stating, “I don’t think he’s from Staten Island.” He further commented on the political landscape of Staten Island, describing it as “violently red” and suggesting that a true Staten Island politician would have a secret family and connections to organized crime. Davidson also made a request for improvements to the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) during an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" He criticized the ongoing construction and lack of visible progress, saying, “Someone’s just standing there eating a sandwich or on the phone.” In response to Davidson's comments, Mamdani highlighted a $4 billion BQE Central Project aimed at rehabilitating the expressway, with construction expected to begin in 2030. Mamdani assured that the project would focus on safety and minimize traffic diversion into local neighborhoods.