This timeline entry is based on information presented in a New York Times article published on 31 March 2021. That report identifies "mid-June" as the period when Governor Cuomo and members of his staff began writing a book proclaiming his "leadership" during 2020's coronavirus pandemic. Here's the relevant portion of the article:
The book, “American Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the Covid-19 Pandemic,” was a dramatic retelling of the battle against the virus in a state where nearly 50,000 people have died. It would garner Mr. Cuomo a fleeting spot on the best-seller list.
Emails and an early draft of Mr. Cuomo’s book obtained by The New York Times indicate that the governor was writing it as early as mid-June, relying on a cadre of trusted aides and junior staffers for everything from full-scale edits to minor clerical work, potentially running afoul of state laws prohibiting use of public resources for personal gain.
This is the earliest entry in the timeline related to what would prove to be Governor Cuomo's ill-fated book project. To see where it appears later in the timeline, search "book" in the Search This Blog feature!
