Herb Barish, Co-Founder of One of NYC's Oldest Drug Treatment Programs, Dead at 77

Herbert Barish, a clinical social worker and co-founder of The Lower Eastside Service Center, Inc., one of New York's oldest drug treatment programs, died on Wednesday at Hackensack Hospital at Pascack Valley in Westwood, New Jersey. He was 77. His son, David, confirmed his death. In 1959, a group... - February 08, 2015

LESC Announces Its Third Permanent Supportive Congregate Housing Initiative

Lower Eastside Service Center (LESC), Inc. announced today the Grand Opening of Franklin Avenue Residence, its third permanent supportive congregate housing initiative in New York City. The newly constructed apartment building will provide eligible New Yorkers with affordable, permanent housing... - October 12, 2014

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