Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
On February 19, 2015, Schumer spoke at the Orange County Chamber of Commerce Luncheon to announce his plans to convene an Orange County tourism summit to ensure that local businesses are able to capitalize on the potential economic impact of the new casino coming to Sullivan County. Schumer said that with more visitors set to pass through Orange as a result of the new casino, it is important for the county and its businesses to develop a comprehensive strategy to ensure they are benefiting from the eventual tourism uptick.