Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
\nOn July 1, 2014 Schumer visited Poughkeepsie to push for more local bridge repair funds in the transportation bill moving through Congress. The funding would help Dutchess County fund bridge repair projects and reduce the risk of widespread closures, worse emergency response times, and a bigger burden on the taxpayers. Schumer was joined by Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro.