A&S sat along "Department Store Row" with other giants of retail that have long since been absorbed by other companies or shut down.

Macy’s is set to close five New York City locations over the next three months as part of its nationwide cutbacks. Of course, Macy’s Herald Square won’t be affected, but the Macy’s department store in Downtown Brooklyn that is beloved by so many longtime Brooklynites will be shuttered.

Macy's will have five stores remaining inside the city limits following the closures, with two in the Bronx, one in Brooklyn, one on Staten Island and its main Manhattan flagship.