Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
On Nov. 2, 2009 Sen. Schumer unveiled his steps to address the growing H1N1 influenza concerns in Westchester County and across the state. Schumer's plan calls for the CDC to increase communication with state health departments so schools districts and health professionals know when they will be receiving their supply; provide additional emergency funding for school-based health providers to give vaccines during school hours, identify flu symptoms and educate regarding prevention strategies; and increase accountability so vendors of vaccines - especially grocery stores, big box stores and other nontraditional vaccine providers - are distributing them to at-risk populations like pregnant women and young people. The plan comes as local governments, schools, and health professionals have expressed concern about the availability of the vaccine and many parents complaining that their children have been unable to receive the vaccine due to shortages. Sen. Schumer was joined by the Rye City School District Superintendent Dr. Edward Shine.