Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
\nOn April 22, 2014, Schumer visited New Paltz to launch his campaign to secure federal funding for the expansion of the Catskill Rail Trail, to link the existing trails along the Hudson River to destinations in Ulster County. Right now, there is a crucial missing link between the Highland and Wallkill Valley rail trails, which prevents cyclists and tourists who use the popular Hudson Valley Rail trails south of Ulster County from crossing into New Paltz. Schumer was joined by County Executive Mike Hein, Town of New Paltz Supervisor Susan Zimet, Chair of the Bike-Pedestrian Committee Bill Weinstein and other local stakeholders.