The ferry service carrying Rockaway and Brooklyn residents whose commutes are hobbled by R train disruptions will continue through January, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Wednesday.

The city had planned to shutter the $2 boat rides from Queens to Wall Street and East 34th Street by Labor Day, but the service proved popular.

"Extending the service through January will allow riders to continue taking advantage of this quick, enjoyable and sustainable transit option," Bloomberg said in a statement.

The ferry, operated by Seastreak, was set up to help commuters in the Rockaways, who were left without train service after superstorm Sandy knocked out the A line.

Gregg Sarra sounds off on Wantagh vs. Bethpage and Ward Melville vs Sachem North, plus Michaeil Sicoli has his Nassau soccer picks, an update on the high school fantasy football standings and the plays of the week. Credit: Newsday/John Paraskevas; Anthony Santino

Sarra Sounds Off, Season 3, Ep 5: Top football teams in action and Nassau soccer playoff picks Gregg Sarra sounds off on Wantagh vs. Bethpage and Ward Melville vs Sachem North, plus Michaeil Sicoli has his Nassau soccer picks, an update on the high school fantasy football standings and the plays of the week.

Gregg Sarra sounds off on Wantagh vs. Bethpage and Ward Melville vs Sachem North, plus Michaeil Sicoli has his Nassau soccer picks, an update on the high school fantasy football standings and the plays of the week. Credit: Newsday/John Paraskevas; Anthony Santino

Sarra Sounds Off, Season 3, Ep 5: Top football teams in action and Nassau soccer playoff picks Gregg Sarra sounds off on Wantagh vs. Bethpage and Ward Melville vs Sachem North, plus Michaeil Sicoli has his Nassau soccer picks, an update on the high school fantasy football standings and the plays of the week.

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