“Saturday Night Live” made two references to Central New York in its latest episode, hosted by former “SNL” writer John Mulaney.

In a sketch called “What’s That Name: Election Edition,” cast member Michael Longfellow plays a game show host who asks contestants to identify political figures. Mulaney enters and smugly mentions Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and Special Prosecutor Jack Smith when photos of them are shown.

“He’s a hero who doesn’t wear a cape: Jack Smith,” Mulaney says of Smith, a CNY native.

Smith, who brought two federal cases against former President Donald Trump, grew up in the Syracuse suburb of Clay and graduated from Liverpool High School in 1987. He played football and baseball for Liverpool before attending SUNY Oneonta and eventually earning his law degree. from Harvard Law School.

The piece took a funny twist when Mulaney struggles to recognize 2016 vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine when he appears in person, and another when his opponent (played by “SNL” cast member Sarah Sherman) reveals that she is the is author of “A Handmaid’s Tale.”

Later in the episode, a fake campaign video for a New York City Council candidate starred Mulaney as NYS Assemblyman Harvey Epstein, a real lawmaker from District 74. The character struggled to tell voters that he is not related to sexual predators Harvey Weinstein or Jeffrey Epstein as he screamed. from the Mohawk Valley.

“I’m a different man,” Mulaney insisted as Harvey Epstein. “But look, I love this city and its working people. When the miners in the Mohawk Valley went on strike, Epstein stood with them. Because Epstein is looking out for miners.”

The sketch then showed the comedian’s bald character posing next to miners in a fake newspaper clipping. He didn’t say where the mine was — Mohawk Valley Mineral Mining is known for its Herkimer diamonds, though the image didn’t appear to be from there — but he made sure to make it clear he wasn’t talking about minors. , as in children.

“Miners,” said Epstein of Mulaney. “That is an important distinction. Please.”

The election-themed episode also featured an appearance by Vice President Kamala Harris in the cold, opposite Maya Rudolph as the Democratic presidential candidate and James Austin Johnson as the Republican presidential candidate, former President Donald Trump. Other highlights included a musical sketch set at a Port Authority Duane Reade with surprise guest Pete Davidson (and Andy Samberg as the bear killed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.); a throwback to a fake ’90s sitcom starring Kenan Thompson as singer Little Richard; and musical guest Chappell Roan.

“Saturday Night Live” airs Saturdays at 11:30 PM ET on NBC; episodes are also available to stream on Peacock and Hulu + Live TV. Comedian Bill Burr will next host “SNL” on Saturday, November 9, with musical guest Mk.gee, followed by Charli XCX as host and musical guest on November 16.