Aging Out Loud with NYC Aging

Episode 10 - The Future of Longevity with Dr. Kathleen Leger

Commissioner Lorraine Cortés‑Vázquez sits down with Dr. Kathleen Léger, a triple board‑certified physician and longevity specialist, to explore how modern medicine, lifestyle science, and community support are reshaping what it means to age well.

Episode 9 - Redefining Aging with Michael Clinton

Commissioner Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez sits down with Michael Clinton to explore what it means to grow older in today’s world. Together, they discuss healthy aging, strategies to dismantle ageism, and how we can redefine aging as a time of opportunity, vitality, and reinvention.

Bonus Episode 8 - Commissary Kitchens with Bill Dionne

Commissioner Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez sits down with Bill Dionne to discuss his three-decade career leading the Carter Burden Network and the transformative impact of NYC Aging’s commissary kitchen initiative.

Episode 7- Building a Thriving Workplace with Michael Ognibene

Commissioner Lorraine Cortes-Vazquez speaks with Michael Ognibene, NYC Aging's First Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer, on what it takes to build a workplace where people feel valued, supported and empowered.

Episode 6 with Anne Williams Isom: Caregiving

Former Deputy Mayor and Lawyer Anne Williams Isom sits with our Commissioner to discuss their experiences with caregiving.

Episode 5 - Advocacy in Action with Darren Bloch

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.

Episode 4 - Advocacy in Action with Allison Nickerson

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. 
 

Episode 3- The Workforce Reimagined: NYC’s commitment to older adult talent

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. 

Episode 2- Policy, Partnership, and Purpose: Building an Age-Inclusive City

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.

Episode 1- New York’s New Age: Aging in NYC

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.