N.Y. MTA to lay off hundreds more

NEW YORK — The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has plans to lay off hundreds of bus drivers and subway workers by July 4, as the agency tries to close an $800 million budget shortfall brought on by reduced financing from the state, according to a New York Times report. More than 550 bus workers will be laid off by New York City Transit on June 27, while an additional 122 subway workers, mostly car inspectors, will lose their jobs on July 4. For the full story, click here.