Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
On April 2, 2009 Senator Schumer visited the Glens Falls Civic Center for the Albany River Rats hockey game. Senator Schumer, alongside Mayor Diamond, announced that Glens Falls is the first choice for the relocation of the American Hockey League's Philadelphia Phantoms. Senator Schumer dropped the ceremonial first puck in this Albany River Rats vs. Worcester Sharks hockey game.