Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
On May 16, 2008 Sen. Schumer gave the keynote speech at the grand opening of the Omega EP laser facility at the University of Rochester's Laboratory for Laser Energetics. Sen. Schumer helped secure federal funding for the lab, which is dedicated to attaining sustainable fusion, the ultimate source of clean energy. Following the ceremony, Senator Schumer toured the laser lab.