Donate blood to save lives

A tragic toddler died late Wednesday after being beaten into a coma — allegedly by his own father — at a homeless shelter days earlier.

A 17-year-old has been charged with making a terroristic threat as a hate crime after emailing hundreds of students at his school a promise to “kill all the Jews,” Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Wednesday.The unnamed teen sent the…

About two dozen residents at the Margaret Tietz Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jamaica Hills participated in the center’s annual art show, with their works being put on display last week. Paints, construction paper and music and imagination were the…

If you’re a nature lover looking for a fun volunteer opportunity, head to Sunset Cove in Broad Channel on Feb. 27, where the city Parks Department is hosting a coastal work day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Volunteers will work…

The tri-state area remains in a blood emergency, with the New York Blood Center publicizing an urgent call for donors.Harsh weather has driven donations down, and donors of all types are needed. Information is at nybc.org.

“Donate Today, Save Lives Tomorrow” is the motto of the New York Blood Center, which is seeking donors in anticipation of more intense winter shortages and increased demand.All types are sought, but O-negative is especially useful. Visit nybc.org for information.

The NYPD is requesting the public’s help in finding a missing Hispanic teen girl.Cherish Hughes, 15, of Jamaica, was last seen leaving her home on Merrick Boulevard on Friday, Jan. 16, shortly before 3 p.m., said police.