Schumer Visits All 62 New York Counties For 18th Straight Year

Senator Charles Schumer has completed his 18th consecutive tour of all 62 counties in New York state.

Schumer's office says it's a feat that continues his run as the first New York State public official to visit every single county in New York each year he's been in office.

The Senator made 189 visits to Upstate New York and Long Island over the course of the year, including 22 stops in Central New York.

“When I first ran for the Senate, I made a promise that I would visit all 62 counties in my first year in office and I have continued this tradition every single year because of how much I learn – and how much I enjoy doing it,” said Schumer. “I’ve always said, ‘Senators who stay in Washington and never return home are simply not doing their job.’ That’s why I go to the street fairs, the parades and all kinds of public events. Whether I’m in Hamilton County or Wyoming County, I’m always mixing and mingling with my constituents.”

Schumer says he's excited to kick-off his 19th annual 62-county tour in January.