Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
On February 19, 2009, Sen. Schumer reported that Yates County would receive between 2-2.3 million dollars in direct budget aid from the Federal Economic Stimulus Plan. The economic downturn has resulted in many counties struggling with budget gaps. This aid will help the Yates County with these gaps, and allow it to avoid property tax hikes on families.