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NYC Aging Launches “Aging Out Loud!”

Podcast to Redefine What it Means to Grow

Older in New York and Beyond

Debut Episode Highlights Aging in NYC with Guest Claudette Macey

OUR BUREAU ing services sector for more than four Aging challenges outdated stereo- monthly and will be available on You-
decades, overseeing 14 older adult types and speaks unapologetically Tube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and
NEW YORK, NY
centers across Brooklyn and founding about the real experiences, power, other major platforms. This two-for-
odcasts are transforming how the nation’s first older adult steel pan and potential of older New York- mat approach enhances accessibility,
America engages with news, band, the Blenman Steel Sounds. ers,” said NYC Aging Commission- allowing listeners and viewers to en-
Pstorytelling, and public dis- “Aging Out Loud! With NYC er Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez. “This gage with the content in the way that
course — and now, aging has a power- Aging is a powerful and timely plat- is where we shift the narrative and suits them best—whether watching
ful new voice in the mix. The NYC De- form that informs, inspires, and up- where we make sure aging is seen, on YouTube or listening on their pre-
partment for the Aging (NYC Aging) lifts,” said the Deputy Mayor for heard, and valued at every level.” ferred streaming platform.
proudly debuts Aging Out Loud! With Health and Human Services Suzanne “Older adults are the heart of our Future episodes will continue to
NYC Aging, a bold new monthly video Miles-Gustave. “Older New Yorkers communities, and they’re still making spotlight extraordinary older adults,
podcast hosted by Commissioner Lor- are shaping the future of our city ev- history every day,” said Claudette Mac- explore public policy, and tackle crit-
raine Cortés-Vázquez that confronts ery day through caregiving, commu- ey, Executive Director and CEO of the ical issues such as caregiving, social
myths, explores realities, and envisions nity leadership, and cultural contribu- Fort Greene Council. “It’s an honor to isolation, and building an age-inclu-
the future of aging in New York City tions. This podcast gives their voices be part of Aging Out Loud! With NYC sive nation.
and across the nation. the space and visibility they deserve, Aging and to help spotlight the bril- The NYC Department for the Ag-
The inaugural episode, titled while also bringing critical conversa- liance, creativity, and leadership that ing’s (NYC Aging) mission is to elimi-
“New York’s New Age: Aging in tions about aging directly to the pub- older New Yorkers bring to this city. nate ageism and empower older adults
NYC,” premiered on May 30, 2025, lic. I commend Commissioner Cortés- I’m proud to be aging out loud, and to live independently in their com-
and features Claudette Macey, Ex- Vázquez and the NYC Aging team I hope more of us will do the same.” munities. NYC Aging provides vital
ecutive Director and CEO of the for leading this important effort with Presented in both video and audio programs and resources to nearly 1.8
Fort Greene Council. Ms. Macey has creativity, purpose, and impact.” formats, Aging Out Loud! With NYC million older New Yorkers, fostering
been a leader in New York City’s ag- “Aging Out Loud! With NYC Aging, a will release new episodes their physical and mental well-being.

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