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Sharon Gardner, former director of food services for Hempstead schools, pleads guilty in kickback scheme

Sharon Gardner, former director of food services for the Hempstead School District, on Tuesday pleaded guilty to receiving $121,000 in kickbacks for steering contracts to a local business owner. NewsdayTV’s Cecilia Dowd reports. Credit: Newsday; File Footage; Photo Credit: James Escher

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

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SARRA SOUNDS OFF: Flag football, baseball and boys lacrosse

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Meet the Yormacks, Bellmore JFK baseball's twins

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What the Amtrak tunnel repair project could mean for your commute

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Suffolk official callings for tougher drugged driving laws

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What to know about Billy Joel's brain disorder

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Fitness Fix: Hot yoga

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Education, awareness for unsafe infant sleeping practices

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LONG ISLAND TIKTAWK

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Joe Mele dressed his dad up as a food critic from 'Ratatouille.' Now, they're in a Gillette commercial.

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Becca Bastos impersonates her Long Island mom which led her to become a full time creator

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New data on LI home sales

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Long Island Housing Services settles 2 housing discrimination cases

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