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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Introduction and context for NYC Department for the Aging budget hearing
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Commissioner Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez introduces herself and provides context for the NYC Department for the Aging's executive budget hearing for FY 2026. She highlights the significance of the timing, coinciding with Older Americans Month.
- The hearing takes place during Older Americans Month, a national time to acknowledge older adults' contributions.
- NYC Aging is the largest area agency on aging in the United States.
- The department is committed to providing aging services and making New York City an age-inclusive community.
Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez
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Good afternoon, Chair Brannan and Chair Hudson and the members of the Finance and Aging Committees.
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As you know, I am Lorenco de Vazquez, Commissioner of New York City Department for the Aging, lovely known as NYC Aging.
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I am joined by Jose Melcado, our Chief Financial Officer.
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And I thank you for this opportunity to discuss our executive budget for FY '26.
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It is so fitting that we are speaking with you today in May, which as you know is Older Americans Month.
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And this month is a national time to acknowledge and promote the contributions of older adults.
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It is also an opportunity for us to affirm our commitment as the largest area agency on aging in The United States to providing aging services and making New York City a truly age inclusive community.