Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
On February 9, 2009 Senator Schumer announced that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act included $1.5 million for police departments in Putnam, Rockland and Westchester Counties to hire additional police officers. Sen Schumer was joined by Peekskill Mayor Mary Foster and Peekskill Police Chief Tumolo.