Lhota to run for NYC mayor, step down from MTA

As long rumored, Joe Lhota has informed people that he will step down as head of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to run for mayor of New York. 

Here's the link to the story by Newsday's Alfonso Castillo:

http://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/source-joseph-lhota-to-step-down-as-mta-chair-to-run-for-nyc-mayor-1.4350364