Aging Out Loud with NYC Aging
Aging Out Loud with NYC Aging is a podcast that redefines how we think about aging. Hosted by NYC Aging Commissioner Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez, this bold and engaging show spotlights issues, policy, and current events impacting older adults, including caregiving, community care, and the personal experiences of extraordinary older adults. Reflecting NYC Aging’s mission to eliminate ageism and improve the lives of older New Yorkers, we invite listeners to explore the power, potential, and resilience of aging in today’s world.
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Episodes
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
Commissioner Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez speaks with Darren Bloch, Executive Director of Greenwich House, about how advocacy, arts, and intergenerational programs are reshaping support for older New Yorkers and building a more inclusive city for aging.
Friday Sep 26, 2025
Friday Sep 26, 2025
Guest Allison Nickerson, Executive Director of LiveOn NY, brings her experience amplifying the voices of aging sector providers to show how advocacy drives better services and stronger support for aging in place.
Friday Aug 29, 2025
Friday Aug 29, 2025
Commissioner Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez sits down with DCAS Commissioner Louis Molina to explore how the Adams administration is building an age-inclusive workforce across New York City. Drawing from his path through law enforcement—from patrol officer to detective, and leadership as president of the National Latino Officers Association—Molina brings a lived understanding of service, systems, and reform. Now leading the City’s employment infrastructure, he shares how DCAS is unlocking civil service pathways for older adults, removing barriers, and empowering seasoned talent in every borough.
Thursday Jul 31, 2025
Thursday Jul 31, 2025
Join us for an insightful conversation with First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro as he reflects on decades of public service—from fighting organized crime to shaping policy at the highest levels of city government. In this episode, we delve into the Adams administration’s vision for an age-inclusive New York City, explore the impact of the Cabinet for Older New Yorkers, and uncover how lived experience informs leadership and innovation in serving older adults.
Friday May 30, 2025
Friday May 30, 2025
Aging Out Loud with NYC Aging host Commissioner Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez sits down with Fort Greene Council's Claudette Macey to talk about aging in NYC.
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Challenge aging stereotypes on Aging Out Loud with NYC Aging. Through compelling interviews and expert insights, we explore what it means to grow older today—from caregiving to community support. Join us as we celebrate the power and potential of aging, because growing older means growing bolder.