Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
\nOn August 6, 2012 Schumer visited the City of Peekskill to push legislation designed to help protect key witnesses who provide the police information about crimes, help identify suspects, or testify during trials. The legislation also increases criminal penalties on individuals, such as gang members, who seek to intimidate witnesses. Schumer was joined by local elected officials, including Assemblywoman Sandy Galef as well as the Peekskill Police Chief, Eugene Tumolo.