Skipper’s in the News
Morningside Heights Gift Shop That Started as a Holiday Pop-Up Is Putting Down Permanent Roots — With a Weekend Block Party to Match
May 7th, 2026
I Love The Upper West Side
“After charming the neighborhood during a holiday-season trial run, a Broadway gift shop is making it official — and throwing open its doors for a two-day celebration later this month that includes a ribbon cutting, a pet adoption fair, giveaways, and storewide discounts..”
“Now that the year is coming to a close, we have put together an alphabetical list of all the openings we have covered over the past six months (there are over 100)! The list also includes businesses that are planning to open soon, temporary pop-ups, renovations, and relocations.”
Upper West Side Openings from the Second Half of 2025: A Very Long List
December 31st, 2025
West Side Rag
Columbia Facilities
Pop-Up Gift Store Opens for Holiday Shopping in Morningside Heights
December 8th, 2025
“The Skipper’s pop-up… features diverse offerings including barwares, books, candles, toys, puzzles, arts and crafts, and more. Skipper’s local New York City goods include products such as Harissa Hot Honey from Washington Heights and Boss Dotty Paper greeting cards from Williamsburg – as well as the store’s own line of trademarked Home Sweet Harlem merchandise.”
West Side Rag
Openings & Closings
November 26th, 2025
“‘I work really hard to source gifts that speak to New Yorkers who want to treat themselves without budget guilt,’ Manship said.”