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Vending machines source of revenue for schools

Long Island schools are getting sports scoreboards, computer software and tens of thousands of dollars in exchange for exclusive rights to sell Pepsi and Coca-Cola products in vending machines and at sporting events.

While the money is used for things like scholarships and extracurriculars, some experts warn the enticements undermine efforts to serve healthier cafeteria meals.

"Schools...

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