Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
\nOn October 17, 2011, Schumer announced that he is making a major push to bring the federal Economic Development Administration to Buffalo to help double the size of the existing Innovation Center on Ellicott Street. The 128,000 square foot Innovation Center is set to reach full capacity in the near future, but Schumer is seeking to expand the center's reach by helping create an additional center at the site of the former Trico Windshield Factory. Schumer was joined by Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus Chief Operating Officer Patrick Whalen and University at Buffalo Interim Provost Harvey Stenger.