Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
On August 24, 2009, Schumer announced his support for full funding of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to help clean up Rochester's beaches and allow the area's tourism and fishing industry to thrive. In recent years, Lake Ontario's water quality has caused frequent local beach closures. Schumer was joined by Rochester Deputy Mayor Patty Malgieri and Sarah Eckel from Citizens Campaign for the Environment.