Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
On February 19, 2014, Schumer pushed for a plan to construct breakwaters off the coast of Staten Island. \"The South Shore suffered immeasurable damage during Hurricane Sandy - lives were lost, homes were destroyed, and livelihoods were torn apart by Sandy's surging flood waters,\" said Schumer. \"When the next major storm hits, this federally-funded breakwater installation will help limit the scope of damage and prevent the type of tragedy many were forced to endure during Sandy.\"