Sylvania Corning Nuclear Corporation, Hicksville Plant Information

Location

Cantiaque Road

Hicksville, Long Island, New York

Under Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) contracts, the facility was used for research and development with radioactive materials, principally uranium and thorium. It was also licensed by the AEC to fabricate reactor fuel elements for the AEC, for Sylvania use, for sale, and for research purposes.

Alternative Names

  • Sylvania Electric Products Incorporated
  • Sylvania Corporation
  • General Telephone and Electronics Laboratories
  • GTE

Type of Facility

  • Atomic Weapons Employer

Covered by EEOICPA

  • Part B

EEOICPA Covered Years

  • 1952-1966

DOE

DOL

NIOSH

Other Services

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