Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
On July 22, 2013 Schumer was at the Leo O'Brien Federal Building to urge the federal Department of Transportation to require freight rail carriers to create a plan to retrofit or phase-out DOR-111 tank cars, which have been proven to be flawed, out of date, and a factor in hazardous material spills during derailment. Schumer was joined by Albany Mayor Jerry Jennings to discuss the potential dangers to the Capital Region if these cars were not looked at.