Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
On March 8, 2009, Sen. Schumer announced that Long Island's MacArthur Airport has received more than $150,000 in federal funds to conduct an aviation demand update. Sen. Schumer was joined by Islip Town Supervisor Phil Nolan, and Long Island MacArthur Airport Commissioner Teresa Rizzuto.