Norwest Venture Partners raises $1.5 billion fund
Norwest Venture Partners has closed a $1.5 billion fund, bringing the total under management to $7.5 billion. The firm will be using the money to invest primarily in the consumer, enterprise and healthcare categories. And they are looking for opportunities …
Crews respond to fire on railroad overpass in Schenectady
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Emergency crews responded to a fire on the train tracks running over Erie Blvd and Green Street in Schenectady early Wednesday morning.
Deputy Fire Chief Moreno said a maintenance apparatus hauling two propane tanks caught fire …
Media outlets chased Facebook clicks — now the social media giant threatens to destroy them
Feed frenzy
As with any toxic relationship, the possibility of a breakup sparks feelings of terror — and maybe a little bit of a relief. That’s the spot that Facebook has put the news business in.……
KPBS Boss Urges Congress to Shun Cuts and Public to Speak Up
The general manager of San Diego’s KPBS on Tuesday called on viewers and listeners to speak up for public broadcasting amid the latest threat to its federal funding. Tom Karlo, a member of the Public Broadcasting Service board of directors, …
$9.2 million deficit looms to restore Miami Marine Stadium
City of Miami officials are estimating a $9.2 million deficit for the project to restore Miami Marine Stadium and build the new maritime museum and welcoming center next door.
The city intends to renovate the stadium and make other improvements …
VA employee says she’s being punished for “sext” sent by supervisor
ST. LOUIS – A local Veterans Affairs employee has come forward alleging her boss sent a nude photo of her via text message. But despite the evidence, the employee who received the sext said she’s the one being punished.
“It’s …
Adikteev raises $12 million for its mobile marketing platform
French startup Adikteev raised a $12 million funding round led by Ring Capital and BNP Paribas Développement, with existing investors ISAI, Ventech and Laurent Asscher also participating. It’s also worth noting that it represents Ring Capital’s first investment after raising …
Police: Man drove car into house, damaged police car
CORINTH, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A local man has been arrested after police say he intentionally drove his car into a home and damaged a police car.
Police say Nicholas Carleton intentionally drove his home into an occupied home several times.…
Nicole West's miniature sculptures are no child's play
When we ask Dirty Show proprietor Jerry Vile for some of his favorite works of art from this year’s edition of his annual erotic art show, he is excited about a piece from Washington state-based artist Nicole West. But we’re …
Opinion: Why Even 18-Year-Olds Need An Estate Plan
The term estate planning can mean many different things and range from matters such as simple wills and powers of attorney to a comprehensive structure that incorporates multiple trusts. Regardless, everyone needs one, starting at age 18, the point of …