Sen. Charles Schumer, center, points as he talks to a demolition worker as he joins Schenectady city officials for the demolition of 2033 Broadway, the first of about 89 run-down homes in the municipality on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014 in Schenectady, N.Y. Schumer helped the city get about $3 million to help with the cost of knocking down these structures. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) Photo: Lori Van Buren / 00029128A