Skipper's in the News

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Skipper's in the News 〰️

West Side Rag

Upper West Side Openings from the Second Half of 2025: A Very Long List

December 31st, 2025

Four photos of storefronts and interior; top left shows a bagel shop with a sign 'Absolute Bagels' and an entrance with an 'Open' sign; top right features a bakery named 'Buttercup' with blue awning and people inside; bottom left displays a colorful, decorated store with pink hanging decorations and a crowd; bottom right shows a cafe with large glass windows and outdoor seating.

“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.”

Display of assorted kitchen and home goods on a decorated table inside a store with a window showing trees and streetlights outside at night.

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.”

Entrance of Skipper's store with pink and yellow balloons above the door, display window with toys and books, and a trash bin outside.

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.”