Leonard Haber (March 21, 1933 – May 1, 2015) was an American
psychologist
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,
politician
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, radio show host and Mayor of
Miami Beach
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, Florida (1977–1979). He was a radio and TV news commentator.
Biography
Haber was born on March 21, 1933, in
The Bronx
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,
New York City
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. Haber was one of three children of Sally and Max Haber. Her parents also have daughter Sandra and son Arnold.
He was graduated from
Bronx Community College
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History
The college was established in 1957 through the eff ...
.
Haber was earned his
Ph.D
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from
Adelphi University
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in
New York
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From Adelphi University, Haber moved to Miami Beach and established his private practice.
Haber was hosted in the popular radio show "At Your Service" on
WKAT.
Haber also served as the city psychologist for Miami Beach.
Haber first joined the Miami Beach commission in 1971. Haber moved back to Miami in 2012.
Haber died on May 1, 2015, at the age of 82. Memorial services were held at Temple Beth Sholom in Miami Beach.
See also
*
List of mayors of Miami Beach, Florida
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1933 births
2015 deaths
Mayors of Miami Beach, Florida
20th-century American psychologists
American radio personalities
Radio personalities from Miami
Television personalities from New York City
Jewish mayors of places in the United States
People from Miami Beach, Florida
People from the Bronx
Bronx Community College alumni
21st-century American Jews