Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
On May 2nd, standing on Parker Avenue in Poughkeepsie, NY, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today pledged his support for Dutchess County’s Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant application, and highlighted other federal funding programs like the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) that could be used to provide funding for this project. The current proposal would expand the Harlem Valley Rail Trail, which connects Dutchess and Columbia Counties. Schumer said these new plans will spur an incredible amount of economic development, by bringing in tourism revenue and increasing local commerce as visitors explore the area and invest in Dutchess and Columbia County businesses.