That sheen on an apple is likely from a naturally occurring wax that is applied after harvesting, to replace the natural resin that was wiped away when the fruit is washed during processing. ( Photo: Wikimedia Commons) The Secret Reason Why Red Apples are Shiny: Natural Waxes The secret reason why apples appear shiny: most are encased in a natural vegetable wax. Aside from giving apples a nice appetizing... News 06 Mar 2026 | 04:31
Inside the newly opened Chuck’s Vintage on East 91st Street. Photo: Michael Simonson A Vintage Village Comes to the UES Vintage dreams - Fashion icon Madeleine Cammarata’s memory lives on in the newly opened Chuck’s Vintage on the UES. Located... Voices 01 Nov 2021 | 11:32
Apple Store, Upper West Side. Photo: Alexis Gelber Remembering Steve Jobs, NYC Retail Visionary Steve Jobs, the Apple Computer maverick who died 10 years ago, is best remembered for spearheading the creation of the Mac,... Voices 29 Sep 2021 | 10:29
