Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
On August 10, 2010, Schumer, standing at a campsite in Saugerties, pushed for emergency federal resources to fight the spread of the Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive species that is threatening forests and economies across Upstate New York and the Northeast region. The funding would be directed towards fighting the insect and raising awareness about suppression, eradication, and ways to control the spread. Standing with business owners and local environmental officials, Schumer said that the insect posses a major threat to New York's Ash filled parks, as well as furniture makers, lumber mills, sporting goods stores and ash tree lined main streets. He also said that if resources aren't invested in fighting the spread now, it will only become more expensive to address the problem down the road. For further information on Chuck Schumer please visit: www.schumer.senate.gov