Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
On February 18, 2009 Sen. Schumer was at the Plattsburgh-North Country Chamber of Commerce with Chamber President Gary Douglas and Chair of the County Legislature Jimmy Langley to discuss how the stimulus package will impact Clinton County. Specifically, the Senator discussed direct aid to the county for 2009 and 2010 which will lessen the impact of the economic downturn. Also, the Senator announced Akrimax's formation of Rouses Point Pharmaceuticals, which will manufacture low cost generic drugs.