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all the competitors in the series for communities across all stages of
sharing their gifts with all of us.” life,” said Marcos Crespo, Senior
“NYC is a great place to age as it Vice President, Community Affairs,
creates opportunities for older New Montefiore Einstein. “At Montefiore
Yorkers to share their creative gifts Einstein, we are deeply committed to
on a grand scale,” said Department enhancing the quality of life for older
for the Aging Commissioner Lor- adults through innovative research
raine Cortés-Vázquez. “The acts we and comprehensive programs that
saw today prove that talent is, in fact, support healthy aging, and we are
ageless.” proud to support initiatives like this
Returning to again serve as the that celebrate the limitless potential
event’s emcee was comedian Jackie of every generation.”
Hoffman. This year’s guest judges “Ponce Bank is dedicated to
were acclaimed dancer Lillian Co- fostering inclusivity and unlocking
lon, comedian D’yan Forest, direc- opportunities for every member of
tor Guy Stroman, actress and singer our community to flourish, including
Lillias White, and actor, director and the often-overlooked seniors of New
performance coach Kristine Zbornik. York City” said Madeline Marquez,
The winners of this year’s com- Executive Vice President, Chief Ex-
petition are: ternal Affairs Officer at Ponce Bank.
Rosemarie Hameed, singing “The ‘Talent is Timeless’ Competi-
“Inseperable” from Henry Street Set- tion, presented by the NYC Depart-
tlement Older Adult Center ment for the Aging, is a celebration
David Husney, Dancing to of the creativity and influence of
“Power” from Food Bank Older older adults. This competition serves
Adult Center as a powerful testament to the fact
Joshua Popenoe, Singing & Gui- that age is no barrier to artistic ex-
tar, original song “Josh’s Signature pression and cultural impact. Ponce
Song” from Greenwich House Cen- takes great pride in wholeheartedly
ter on the Square Older Adult Cen- supporting and spotlighting these re-
ter markable individuals who continue
“This celebration is an inter- to ignite inspiration in us all!”
generational bridge, reflecting our Photos: NYC Department for
mission to foster vibrant, healthy the Aging

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