State Police Recognize Middletown Builders FirstSource for Donated Door to Wawayanda Family

Builders FirstSource in Middletown built and donated a custom pre-hung exterior door to a Wawayanda family whose main entry was severely damaged and letting frigid air into the home. The New York State Police publicly recognized the company and individual employees for their response, saying the action exemplifies community partnership during dangerously cold winter conditions.

In a Feb. 3 press release, the New York State Police said, “The New York State Police are recognizing Builders FirstSource in Middletown for their extraordinary generosity and quick action to assist a family in need during dangerously cold winter conditions.” The recognition follows a Jan. 20 911 call to a County Route 12 residence in the Town of Wawayanda regarding a despondent male. Troopers from State Police Greenville, deputies from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, Wawayanda EMS, and case workers from Orange County Mobile Mental Health responded to the scene.

The press release names the workers who built the door and details the on-site help. “The door was built by employees Dan Livingston, Anthony Legnini, and Eddie Walsh. Mr. Livingston then volunteered his own time to accompany Sergeant Scott to the residence and assist with installation. Thanks to his expertise, the door was installed quickly and efficiently, restoring warmth, safety, and security to the home.” That repaired threshold addressed both an immediate safety hazard and a public-health concern as low temperatures risk hypothermia for vulnerable residents.

State Police, Troop F, Zone 2, singled out several people and the company for praise. “The New York State Police, Troop F, Zone 2, commend Mr. Lane, Mr. Livingston, Mr. Legnini, Mr. Walsh, and the ownership and staff of Builders FirstSource for their compassion and willingness to help strangers in need. Their actions exemplify the best of community partnership and civic responsibility.” Troop F Public Information Officer Trooper Jennifer Alvarez and Troop F Commander Major Andre R. Terry are listed in the release.

For Orange County residents, the episode underscores how local businesses, first responders, and mental health services intersect during emergencies. Builders FirstSource’s quick fabrication and donation of a pre-hung exterior door plugged a literal and figurative gap in safety for a household on County Route 12, and the coordination between law enforcement, EMS, and Orange County Mobile Mental Health illustrates the multiagency response model used here.

Several details remain unreported in the release: the role or identity of Mr. Lane, the outcome for the despondent male beyond the initial response, and whether Builders FirstSource’s action was part of a broader company program. Local media and officials say they will seek additional comment from Builders FirstSource and Troop F to clarify those points. For readers, the immediate takeaway is practical: local firms and first responders can provide rapid, tangible help in extreme weather, and community partnerships can make the difference between a temporary fix and restored safety.