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The two SNL stars went in on a decommissioned Staten Island Ferry and the mayor is pretty excited about it.

The city's got plenty of small comedy clubs, improv theaters and experimental troupes to keep tears of laughter flowing seven nights a week. Here are a few of our favorites.

Five places to watch the debate among your fellow New Yorkers, plus how to watch for free at home even if you aren't enslaved by Time Warner.

The hybrid restaurant/comedy club offers not only the chance to chuckle along to noted comedians but also the opportunity to snag a decent meal while you're at it.