Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
\nOn July 12, 2008, Sen. Schumer urged Renaissance Square planners to create a backup design in case funding for the project falls short. Chuck actively worked to help secure $81 million in federal funds for the project; however there is still a $55 million fundraising gap. The plans for Renaissance Square combine a transit hub with an arts center and a satellite campus for Monroe Community College.