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Macy's To Close 125 Stores While Launching New Smaller-Format Outlets Macy's To Close 125 Stores While Launching New Smaller-Format Outlets
Macy's To Close 125 Stores While Launching New Smaller-Format Outlets Macy's has announced it plans to close 125 stores over the next three years and slash about 2,000 corporate jobs while launching new smaller outlets. Macy’s, which has shut down more than 100 stores since 2015, said it will exit weaker shopping malls while changing its focus to opening smaller-format stores in strip centers called Market by Macy’s. This new format is smaller than an average Macy’s store and will be located off-mall in lifestyle centers," said Jeff Gennette, chairman and chief executive officer of Macy’s, Inc.  "Market by Macy’s will feature a mix of curated Macy…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Macy's To Close Two More New York Stores Macy's To Close Two More New York Stores
Macy's To Close Two More New York Stores More traditional brick-and-mortar retail stores are set to shutter their doors as online shopping continues to corner the market for shoppers. Just after Pier 1 announced plans to close hundreds of stores nationwide, Macy’s announced that it will be closing more than two dozen stores in the coming months, including two in New York State. Both of the New York locations are on Long Island. According to Macy’s, a Nassau County location at the Broadway Mall in Hicksville and a Suffolk County location on Vets Highway in Commack are among 28 nationally that will be closing their doors as soon as …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Trio Caught Shoplifting $1.1K Worth Of Merchandise From Westchester Macy's Trio Caught Shoplifting $1.1K Worth Of Merchandise From Westchester Macy's
Trio Caught Shoplifting $1.1K Worth Of Merchandise From Westchester Macy's Three people were nabbed for allegedly shoplifting more than $1,000 in merchandise from the Yorktown Macy's. Channon Powell, 35, of Newburgh, Maurice Williams, 38, of Monticello, and Evelyn Cruz, 32, of Wallkill, were arrested on Monday, Oct. 28, after police received a report of a grand larceny theft from Macy's, said the Yorktown Police. After receiving the report, Yorktown officers spotted the suspect's vehicle on Route 6 and stopped them on Mahopac Avenue, police said. An investigation was conducted, and police say the trio allegedly left the store with $1,010.00 in merchandise without…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Stealing $198 Worth Of Clothes From Macy's At Jefferson Valley Mall Man Accused Of Stealing $198 Worth Of Clothes From Macy's At Jefferson Valley Mall
Man Accused Of Stealing $198 Worth Of Clothes From Macy's At Jefferson Valley Mall A man has been charged after police say he stole nearly $200 of clothing from Macy’s at Jefferson Valley Mall. Yorktown Police say they responded to Macy’s to investigate a previous larceny on Tuesday, Oct. 8 around 3:30 p.m. While at Macy’s, police say they were informed by the store’s Asset Protection Unit that another shoplifting incident was in progress. Further investigation revealed that Ernest Hepburn, 34, of the Bronx entered the store and stole children’s clothing valued at $198, police say. Hepburn was located outside the store and placed under arrest. He was charged with petit …

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by Valerie Musson
Business
Fairway Market Store In Area Will Close Fairway Market Store In Area Will Close
Fairway Market Store In Area Will Close The rumor is true, a Fairway Market store in the area is closing its doors. Area shoppers had wondered for weeks if the store, located at the Shops at Nanuet, was closing after fewer items filled the shelves and rumors circulated on various Facebook pages. On Tuesday, Sept. 24, the grocer made it official by posting a sign on the front door announcing it will close for good on Wednesday, Sept. 25. The sign says: "We truly appreciate your business and loyalty over the last six years and have had the greatest pleasure being a part of your community and serving you.  "It wasn’t an easy …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Off-Duty NYPD Sergeant Accused Of Stealing Clothes From Macy's In Westchester Off-Duty NYPD Sergeant Accused Of Stealing Clothes From Macy's In Westchester
Off-Duty Nypd Sergeant Accused Of Stealing Clothes From Macy's In Westchester An off-duty NYPD sergeant was nabbed for allegedly stealing more than $300 worth of merchandise from Macy's in Westchester. Sgt. Eva Pena, 41, was arrested at 8:11 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 3 at the store at the Cross County Shopping Center in Yonkers, based on a complaint from Macy's loss prevention officer, said Yonkers Det. Sgt. Dean Politopoulos. According to Politopoulos, Pena was allegedly caught attempting to leave the store with approximately $359 of unpaid merchandise in her purse. Pena, who is assigned to the Bronx Public Housing Unit, has been suspended. She was charged with petit l…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Woman Accused Of Stealing $1.3K Worth Of Clothing, Jewelry At JV Mall Macy's, Police Say Woman Accused Of Stealing $1.3K Worth Of Clothing, Jewelry At JV Mall Macy's, Police Say
Woman Accused Of Stealing $1.3K Worth Of Clothing, Jewelry At JV Mall Macy's, Police Say A woman has been charged with grand larceny after police say she stole more than $1,300 worth of clothing and jewelry from Macy’s at Jefferson Valley Mall. Yorktown Police say they responded to Macy’s (700 Lee Boulevard) on the report of a female shoplifter in custody on Wednesday, June 26 around 7:10 p.m. Further investigation revealed that the suspect, identified as Ledung Ho, 52, of Yorktown stole assorted clothing and jewelry items with a value totaling $1,363.30, according to police. Ho was arrested and transported to Yorktown Police Department for processing, where she was charged wi…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Duo From White Plains, Ossining Charged With Stealing $381 Worth Of Merchandise From Macy's Duo From White Plains, Ossining Charged With Stealing $381 Worth Of Merchandise From Macy's
Duo From White Plains, Ossining Charged With Stealing $381 Worth Of Merchandise From Macy's A man from White Plains and a woman from Ossining have been charged after police say they stole nearly $400 of merchandise from Macy’s at the Jefferson Valley Mall. Yorktown Police say they received a report that two people had shoplifted items from Macy’s and fled the scene in a vehicle on Wednesday, May 29 around 4 p.m. Officers subsequently located the vehicle on the Taconic State Parkway and initiated a traffic stop. Further investigation revealed that the suspects, identified as Tavar Young, 32, of White Plains and Cheyene Carrington, 23, of Ossining left Macy’s without paying for mer…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Two Women Charged With Stealing $696 Worth Of Merchandise From Macy's Two Women Charged With Stealing $696 Worth Of Merchandise From Macy's
Two Women Charged With Stealing $696 Worth Of Merchandise From Macy's Two women have been charged after police say they stole nearly $700 in merchandise from a Macy’s store. Yorktown Police say they responded to Macy’s in the Jefferson Valley Mall on a report of a larceny on Saturday, May 18 around 7:45 p.m. Police say they were provided with a description of the suspects and their vehicle and subsequently located the vehicle on Route 6. Further investigation revealed that the two suspects, identified as Barbara Pettiford, 54, of Mount Vernon and Kwasheena Stinson, 31, of Valhalla entered the Macy’s department store and stole property with a total value of $…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Teen Accused Of Stealing $149 In Merchandise From Macy's, Police Say Teen Accused Of Stealing $149 In Merchandise From Macy's, Police Say
Teen Accused Of Stealing $149 In Merchandise From Macy's, Police Say A teen from Mahopac has been accused of stealing nearly $150 of Macy’s merchandise, police say. Yorktown Police say they received a report of a shoplifting incident at Macy’s on Thursday, April 4 around 6 p.m. The complainant stated that the suspect fled the scene in a blue Honda Civic. Officers responded and located the vehicle on Route 6. Police say the woman, identified as 19-year-old Michele Ward, left the store without paying for assorted women’s clothing valued at $149. Ward was arrested and charged with petit larceny, a Class A misdemeanor, and transported to Yorktown Police Departm…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
White Plains Woman Accused Of Concealing $219 In Merchandise At Macy's White Plains Woman Accused Of Concealing $219 In Merchandise At Macy's
White Plains Woman Accused Of Concealing $219 In Merchandise At Macy's A woman is facing charges after she allegedly attempted to steal more than $200 worth of merchandise from a Macy’s retail store, police say. Yorktown Police responded to Macy’s at Jefferson Valley Mall (700 Lee Boulevard) on Monday, March 18 around 6 p.m. on the report of a shoplifter in custody. Further investigation revealed that the suspect, identified as 70-year-old Victoria Pinto of White Plains, had allegedly entered the store around 5 p.m. and concealed approximately $219.51 in merchandise in her purse and another Macy’s bag. Police say she did not pass all points of purchase and had…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Man Stole $720 In Merchandise At Macy's, Police Say Man Stole $720 In Merchandise At Macy's, Police Say
Man Stole $720 In Merchandise At Macy's, Police Say A 50-year-old alleged shoplifter was arrested after being accused of stealing $720 in merchandise at Macy’s at the Jefferson Valley Mall. Officers from the Yorktown Police Department responded to the mall shortly before 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, where there was a report of a shoplifting incident in Macy’s, with a suspect in custody. Upon arrival, police said that the investigation determined that Yonkers resident Gordon Hepburn allegedly stole $720 in items from the department store. He was arrested and transported to Yorktown Police Headquarters for processing. Hepburn was charged w…

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by Zak Failla