Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
On September 5, 2011, Schumer toured Pawleski Onion Farm in Goshen to take a look at the damage sustained by Hurricane Irene. Schumer toured the devestated farm with top a level FEMA official in hopes to push for funding for Orange County and its farms. Schumer was joined by County Executive Ed Diana, HVEDC CEO Mike Oates and Chris Pawelski, owner and operator of the Pawelski Onion Farm.