Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
On February 15, 2010, Schumer toured Ioxus Company in Oneonta, Otsego County. Schumer secured over $1.4 million in appropriation funding for Ioxus. Ioxus has partnered with Binghamton University to develop state-of-the art green technology. The funding Schumer secured has helped Ioxus add 20 new employees and has laid the groundwork for additional 300 jobs to come.