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Arverne

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Arverne is a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Queens, on the Rockaway Peninsula,. It includes the sub-neighborhood of Somerville in its northern part above Beach Channel Drive. It was initially developed by Remington Vernam, whose signature "R. Vernam" inspired the name of the neighborhood.

Arverne extends from Beach 54th Street to Beach 73rd Street, along its main thoroughfare Beach Channel Drive, alternatively known as Rev. Joseph H. May Drive. The neighborhood is part of Queens Community Board 14.

Site of demolished bungalow community near subway and beach. Much of the area is now an undeveloped natural area and wildlife habitat. The western end is undergoing redevelopment.
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Coordinates:   40°35'39"N   73°47'45"W
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