Residents of the Rockaways and the Sunset Park section of Brooklyn will be able to reach Wall Street via a new ferry launching Monday, officials announced yesterday. "The best part: no traffic," declared Mayor Bloomberg during a ceremony at the Brooklyn Army Terminal landing dock. Also on hand were City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, who helped allocate $1.1 million over two years to subsidize the $6-a-ride service. Ten percent discounts are being offered to those who buy 40-ticket commuter booklets. Officials said they expect 250 passengers to make the round trip each day.

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