Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
On April 4th, 2012 Schumer met with local officials of Peekskill to urge the ArmyCorps of Engineers to help get the ball rolling on a transformative project for the Riverfront Green Park on the Hudson River in Peekskill. Schumer urged the ArmyCorps to take a look at the City's project in order to help create jobs in Peekskill and bring tourism into the area. Schumer was joined by Mayor of Peekskill, Mary Foster, HVEDC President Mike Oates and members of the Peekskill City Council.