Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
On December 1, 2008, Sen. Schumer visited the Westfield Firemans Hall to announce his support for the Great Heritage Discovery Center, which will be located in Westfield. Senator Schumer announced that he would be pushing for federal support for the project, which will be major economic development project for Westfield and all of Chautauqua County. The Center will highlight the culture, education, and agriculture of rural Western New York and will bring a boost to the local economy.