Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
\nOn December 12, 2011, Schumer called on the federal Department of Transportation (DOT) to fast-track the demolition of the Southern portion of Robert Moses Parkway. Schumer announced his support for the effort to remove the southern portion of the Parkway, creating pedestrian access between the City's downtown and the waterfront park, and sparking economic growth in downtown Niagara Falls. Schumer was joined by Niagara Falls Mayor Paul Dyster, Faisal Merani of Merani Holdings, Bob Baxter of the Niagara Heritage Partnership, Lisa Vitello of the Niagara Falls Tourism Advisory Board, Ryan Coate of the Downtown Niagara Falls Business Association, and Perry Jost from Elizabeth House Bed and Breakfast.