Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
\nOn January 17, 2012, Schumer visited the Hilliard Corporation in the City of Elmira, Chemung County. The Hilliard Corporation was the site of a Norfolk Southern train derailment. Schumer called upon Federal Railroad Administration to implement strong requirements that call for train companies to report all derailments and accidents to the local government, first responders and community leaders upon occurrence.