Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
\nOn July 3, 2012, Schumer visited a constituent's home in Smithtown. Schumer announced that the U.S. DOT finalized and made public regulations mandating the use of an over-the-water North Shore helicopter route that will go into effect in early August. Since January, Schumer has been in constant contact with the highest officials at the DOT and OMB, pushing agencies to finalize and implement this rule as soon as possible.