One year later, remembering victims of pandemic Southold Town Councilwoman Jill Doherty, who’s chief of staff for Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio, speaks at Monday’s ceremony. (Credit: Tara Smith)
Exactly one year since state health officials confirmed the first COVID-19 case in New York, local leaders gathered in Riverhead Monday to commemorate those we’ve lost during the pandemic.
“Over the past year, so many have suffered the painful loss of family members and friends due to COVID-19,” Councilman Ken Rothwell said during the ceremony. “Many are still fighting the virus and thankfully, many have healed. The death toll has been unimaginable.”