Andrew Yang’s run for New York City mayor is now official

NEW YORK — Andrew Yang, who rose to prominence during a long-shot presidential run, is officially throwing his hat into next year’s New York City mayoral race. The city Campaign Finance Board confirmed that Yang registered his campaign with it on Wednesday. For months, city politicos have been speculating that Yang might jump into the race, which already boasts a crowded field. As of Wednesday, candidates include city Comptroller Scott Stringer, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, former Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia, Mayor Bill de Blasio’s former legal adviser Maya Wiley, former H...