Charles Schumer

Schumer Opposes Cuomo’s Buyout Plan

February 20, 2013, 11:45 am

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) spoke out against Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to buy back homes destroyed or heavily damaged by Hurricanes Sandy, Lee, and Irene from homeowners [...]

Update Laser Regulations, Says Schumer

August 6, 2012, 10:26 am

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer wants the public to be aware that shining lasers into an aircraft’s cockpit is a crime. Even small laser pointers, often used for educational [...]

Some Chinatown Buses Shut Down by Federal Authorities

May 31, 2012, 10:34 pm

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration shut down 26 bus carriers operating under three larger entities—two based in [...]

Five Airlines Agree to Not Charge for Carry-ons

April 18, 2010, 9:20 pm

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer said on Sunday that five major airlines would not charge customers for taking a carry-on.

Schumer Remembers Kennedy, ‘Giant of the Senate’

August 27, 2009, 2:35 am

Senator Charles Schumer expressed regret at the passing of Senator Edward Kennedy, who he called a mentor and a friend.

Bronx Buildings Dangerous to Tenants

July 21, 2009, 2:57 am

Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) joined Bronx tenants on Monday, demanding Fannie Mae, the now government-controlled mortgage-finance company, work with the city to find a buyer [...]