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DoorDash will reconsider how it treats prospective hires with criminal convictions after reaching a settlement with New York’s attorney general’s office. Plus, Volunteers of America-Greater New York says it might be forced to reduce the number of new backpacks it distributes to students living in shelters before the start of school. And finally, WNYC's data reporter, Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky, crunched twenty years worth of data since the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Act was passed.

State officials are alerting New Yorkers with EBT cards about a scheduled outage from midnight to approximately 11 AM Sunday for system updates. In sports, the Knicks are one victory away from their first Eastern Conference Finals since 1999 after a Tuesday night win over the Pacers at the Garden. The New York Liberty also triumphed in their season opener against the Washington Mystics. Meanwhile, New York's Good Cause Eviction Law aims to limit big rent increases and help tenants stay in their apartments, but its numerous exceptions have confused many renters, including some of our listeners. WNYC’s housing reporter David Brand breaks down what he’s heard and answers some questions.

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Edafe Okporo, a Nigerian refugee and LGBTQ activist, is running for an Upper Manhattan seat on the New York City Council, WNYC’s Giulia Heyward reports. Meanwhile, new good cause protections for tenants are now in effect across the five boroughs. Additionally, transit officials have announced plans to deploy 60 new electric buses in Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island this fall.

The fight to keep New York state's Equal Rights Amendment on the November ballot is heading back to court. Plus, New York state senators passed a resolution to honor baseball Hall of Famer and a noted Yankee killer, David Ortiz. And finally, WNYC’s David Furst and Elizabeth Kim discuss the 2025 mayor’s race in New York City and who’s likely to face off against Mayor Eric Adams in the Democratic primary.

Tuesday is the registration deadline for New Jersey's Democratic Senate primary. On Monday night in South Orange the three candidates debated several topics including the Israel-Hamas conflict. Meanwhile, New York Mets owner Steve Cohen is pushing to rezone the Citi Field parking lot for a new casino, which Jackson Heights community groups say could generate a billion dollars in economic development. Plus, a new report from a New York State watchdog and a nonprofit law firm reveals that many city public hospital psychiatric patients lack access to fresh air during extended stays, an issue advocates claim violates patient rights. In response, NYC Health and Hospitals cites safety and security concerns as reasons for restricting outdoor access. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with reporter Caroline Lewis and former psychiatric patient Michael Kronenberg to learn more.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Jury selection has begun for the trial of New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez, with further questioning of prospective jurors set for Tuesday. Meanwhile, New York Governor Kathy Hochul is scheduled to travel to Italy this week, followed by a visit to Ireland where she will speak at the Global Economic Summit. Plus, a new event series titled 'Death of the Party' is supporting LGBTQ+ young adults who are grieving the loss of a parent, whether or not they were accepted by them.