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04/13/2026

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03/26/2026

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03/11/2026

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12/15/2025

Executive Director of The Plumbing Foundation and Co-Executive Director of New York State Association of PHCC April McIver is honored to be on City and State NY The 2025 Responsible 100 List!

"Defining social responsibility: For me, social responsibility means diligently leveraging the collective voice of New York City and New York state plumbing and HVAC contractors to protect public health and trust. As a persistent advocate, I am focused on rigorously engaging with elected and public officials to ensure plumbing systems are healthy, safe and sustainable for all New Yorkers. Simultaneously, I champion transparency and accountability in all governmental decision-making processes. By demanding clear, responsible governance, we can ensure the interests of our community and the integrity of essential infrastructure are always prioritized over politics."

Read more here: https://www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/2025/12/2025-responsible-100/410042/ -mciver

11/14/2025

To Terence O’Brien, the plumbing industry is the backbone of New York City.

And he believes in the industry so much that he’s dedicated most of his professional career to advocating for its stakeholders, working closely with elected officials and government agency leaders to reduce bureaucratic red tape and increase business opportunities for thousands of licensed professionals and their employees.

“Plumbing is critical to our way of life, and our experienced members play an integral role in the construction of new homes, offices, schools and hospitals that fuel New York City’s economic engines and spur job creation,” he said.

To learn more about Terence’s story, visit here:
https://shorturl.at/9uYCc

11/04/2025

Thank you to the New York Daily News for publishing our Letter to the Editor that outlines the importance of relying on licensed professionals to perform plumbing work in New York City. Improper plumbing work can have deadly consequences, and that’s why we encourage all property owners and residents to follow the law and hire a licensed professional. Any suggestion otherwise is just criminal.

Manhattan: For more than 60 years, New York City has required licensed master plumbers to perform plumbing work, including installation of gas stoves. Improper plumbing work can cause fires, explos…

08/06/2025

As you may know, the recent outbreak of Legionnaire's Disease across Central Harlem has led to the deaths of at least 3 New Yorkers, the hospitalization of more than 20 people—among the 60 people with confirmed cases—illustrating the impact of failing to properly maintain plumbing systems.

Our Executive Director April McIver spoke to CBS News yesterday to outline the serious dangers of improper maintenance, as well as the need for new legislation that requires regular testing, inspections, and treatment at large buildings citywide.

The Plumbing Foundation City of New York has worked closely with the City Council to propose new legislation, Int 0434-2024, that calls for comprehensive building water management programs in large, multi-unit buildings, buildings with a water device and buildings which primarily house people older than 65.

Today, no such requirement exists (other than for cooling towers and medical facilities regulated by the state)—and these tragic incidents serve as another wake-up call for New Yorkers. This bill requires system maintenance, inspections and testing, as well as cleaning protocols, transparency, record keeping, and reporting. All such requirements would be enforced by the City’s Health Department, and failing to comply would result in penalties issued to property owners.

Please view the full CBS segment here:

A Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem is blamed for at least three deaths, and NYC officials are warning to watch out for the symptoms.

05/08/2025

For Louis J. Buttermark, plumbing is a family affair.

His father, Louis L., was a Master Plumber who started his own company in 1961, and his mother, Mary, the daughter and granddaughter of plumbing contractors, worked with her husband in the family’s Staten Island office. His two brothers, Paul and David, are Master Plumbers as well, and today, they serve as Vice Presidents at the firm, which has been operating successfully for more than 63 years. Lou currently serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the Plumbing Foundation, City of New York.

“Plumbing has been a way of life for my family for four generations, and I am proud to support the industry and my fellow contractors in any way I can,” he said.

To learn more about Louis’ story, visit here: https://shorturl.at/IP4Zc.

04/09/2025

As a third-generation plumber, a father of four and grandfather of seven, Larry Levine serves the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Plumbing Foundation, City of New York, and he takes pride in supporting our members and improving the quality of life for millions of New Yorkers. “This is a unique organization that covers all facets of the plumbing industry, and the mission is to serve as a unified voice for all of our members,” said Larry, a Brooklyn native who serves as a Principal of The PAR Group.

Read more about Larry’s story here: https://shorturl.at/IgOg4

03/11/2025

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03/09/2025

ICYMI: Executive Director April McIver’s co-authored editorial piece in the NY Daily News…

With Con Edison proposing new rate increases, millions of New Yorkers will be paying close to $2,000 more each year in energy costs, another serious blow to our ever-shrinking wallets in the name o…

12/17/2024