Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
\nOn February 24, 2011, Schumer visited the Ithaca Beer Company to discuss the BEER Act. The BEER Act would cut the Federal Excise tax imposed on small breweries in half. With an increase in their revenue small breweries across New York will be able to expand, hire or reinvest in their companies. Schumer was joined by owner Dan Mitchell, Town of Ithaca Supervisor Herb Engman and City of Ithaca Mayor Carolyn Peterson.