Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
\nOn October 24, 2013, Senator Schumer urged the EPA to step up to the plate and take an active role in the Lower Esopus Creek 'Consent Order Environmental Study.' He stated that be believes the agency needs to dedicate independent experts to join the DEP and DEC to seek solutions to the turbid waters in the Esopus Creek. He was joined by County Executive Mike Hein and Saugerties Town Supervisor Kelly Meyers.