August 4, 2021 — New York City and San Juan, Puerto Rico, could be considered sister cities. With more than 650,000 Puerto Ricans living in New York City, the influence from the island is palpable in everything from the arts, cuisine, fashion, sports, and even politics. On the latest episode of ¡Prepárate!, the newly elected mayor of San Juan, Miguel Romero, shares the value, necessity, and impact of having a partnership with New York City, especially during times of crisis. For example, Mayor Romero recently met with a leadership team that included staff from New York City Emergency Management and the New York City Police Department, who traveled to San Juan for training exercises prior to the start of peak hurricane season. Mayor Romero discussed goals for his administration, future emergencies, and the upcoming 500th anniversary of the founding of San Juan as the capital of Puerto Rico.