Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
On October 11, 2011, Senator Schumer toured New York Medical College to support Hudson Valley Economic Development's application for funding to create a revamped training facility for biotechnology. The facility would incorporate state of the art training equiptment and help to develop New York Medical College and Westchester County as a hub for BioHud Valley. Schumer was joined by President of HVEDC, Mike Oates, Dean of NYMC, Dr. Robert Amler and other officials.