Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
\nOn December 1,2012, Schumer announced funding from the Department of Homeland Security's SAFER program to award $900,000 for the Long Beach Fire Department. The SAFER grant is designed to strengthen the nation's ability to respond to fire and fire related hazards and improve the nation's overall level of preparedness. This grant will allow Long Beach to rehire 5 firefighters that were laid off last year due to budget cuts.