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Welcome to Brookhaven National Laboratory. Established in 1947 on Long Island, at Upton, N.Y., BNL is a multi-program national laboratory operated by Brookhaven Science Associates for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Seven Nobel Prizes have been awarded for discoveries made at the Lab.

BNL has a staff of approximately 3,000 scientists, engineers, technicians, and support staff and more than 4,000 guest researchers annually.

To support DOE’s missions, BNL carries out forefront basic and applied research with the cooperation and appropriate involvement of our scientific and local communities. We conceive, construct, and operate leading-edge facilities used by thousands of national and international scientists. We address national needs by developing advanced technologies that we transfer to other organizations and to the commercial sector. We also disseminate technical knowledge, educate new generations of scientists and engineers, and encourage scientific awareness in the general public.

BNL is situated in Brookhaven Township in Suffolk County, approximately 65 miles from New York City. This guide, which is divided into 10 sections, contains information about working at BNL and living on the Laboratory site.

ALL individuals driving on-site are required to follow all Brookhaven National Laboratory traffic policies. The speed limit on-site is 30 miles per hour unless otherwise posted. Please be a courteous driver.

General Services On-Site

Banking Services:

Automatic Teller Machines (ATM) locations:

(1) Berkner Hall, Building 488, Brookhaven Avenue
(2) Building 400, Research Support Building, Brookhaven Avenue

Two locations are for use by everyone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  The ATM accepts credit and debit/ATM cards that are in the following networks: CIRRUS, HONOR, NYCE, and PLUS. The amount that you can withdraw using the ATM depends upon your bank's limit.  If you have any questions about the on-site ATM, then contact the on-site branch of Teachers Federal Credit Union at ext. 2790, Monday through Friday.

Teachers Federal Credit Union (TFCU)

Building 400, Research Support Building, Brookhaven Avenue – Ext. 2790

• Hours of Operation:
  Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday: 9:00am to 4:30pm
  Thursday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
  Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm
• Teachers Federal Credit Union (TFCU) is a full-service financial institution.
• You may cash paychecks at Teacher's with a BNL ID card.
• TFCU members may cash Travelers checks, in whole dollar amounts only (ie. $20, $50, & $100).
• Travelers checks in foreign currencies cannot be cashed on-site. You may do so at a commercial bank or at the airport.
• TFCU offers free checking, share savings, and money market accounts, as well as travelers’ checks, VISA credit cards, loans, mortgages, and share certificates of deposit. Laboratory employees, facility-users, and guests with BNL identification cards can cash BNL payroll checks at TFCU. The credit union, however, cannot cash personal or traveler’s checks unless you are a TFCU member.
• All BNL and BSA checks can be cashed at Teachers Federal Credit Union with proper identification regardless if you have an account.
• ATM machines are located in Berkner (Building 488) and Research Support (Building 400).
• For more information on becoming a credit union member, contact the Upton Branch at ext. 2790, Monday through Friday.

Badging Office

Building 400A, Research Support Building, Brookhaven Avenue - Ext. 8711
Hours: Monday thru Thursday: 8:30am to 4:00pm and Friday: 8:30am to 1:00pm

Please note: Guests, Users & Visitors must check-in at the Guest User Visitor Center prior to receiving a badge
  at the Badging Office.
• For questions or badging assistance in an emergency, contact the office during workings hours. After hours,
  contact Police Headquarters at ext. 2238.
• The Lab site is not open to the general public, except during public events such as concerts, lectures and
  Summer Sunday tours.
• Employees are issued photo identification cards and vehicle identification stickers, each of which must be
  displayed at all times and/or presented upon request by authorized personnel and/or upon entering the Laboratory.
• You will be given a temporary identification card on your first day at Brookhaven. If you stay on-site you will need
  to use your temporary ID card as a means of identification to gain admittance to the site. (Visitors are not issued
  automobile stickers.)

BERA Store

Berkner Hall, Building 488, Brookhaven Avenue – Ext. 3347

• Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm.
• Items available include: phone cards, health & beauty aids, all occasion cards, discount coupons from local merchants and various Theme/Amusement Parks.
• Gifts and souvenirs with the BNL/BSA Logo.
• Tickets for all BERA sponsored trips and events.
• Discount movie tickets in participating theatres: Regal, United Artists, and Loews.
• Phone cards.

Borrow-a-Bike Program

• This service is provided for those without a vehicle.
• Contact Ralph Garappolo at email: garappolo@bnl.gov  or ext. 3147 to check on the availability of a bicycle.
• Complete this form, along with required supervisor's signature and account number.
  
• You may use your own helmet or purchase one on a pick ticket (item #K70310)
  BSA account number required and approval of Safety Coordinator.
• Also available as a pick ticket purchase: bicycle head light-tail light set (item #H27736).
• Important lessons in bicycle safety: http://bicyclesafe.com/  

Brookhaven This Week / Brookhaven Digest

Each Friday, the Media & Communications Office distributes two publications that contain a review of the week’s important news, features, and announcements, as well as a list of upcoming events. Brookhaven This Week is sent via email to everyone with an @bnl.gov email address and Brookhaven Digest is produced for employees without regular access to a Lab computer.

Classified Ads: If you’d like to buy or sell something, check out the Lab’s classified ad page: http://intranet.bnl.gov/ads. With a valid life or guest number, you can place your own classified ad for free. The list of current classified ads is accessible from the bottom right of the Lab’s intranet home page.

BNL Calendar of Events: BNL offers a variety of lectures, seminars, workshops, and even cultural events. These are featured on the Lab’s intranet homepage the day of the event and the complete list of upcoming events—with a form to submit new event information—is available online: http://www.bnl.gov/events.

BNL offers a variety of lectures and seminars. They are listed on the BNL Homepage Calendar of Events.  For additional listings and to submit an event go to:  http://www.bnl.gov/bnlweb/pubaf/calendar.asp.

Monday Memo

Monday Memo contains regularly issued updates from the Laboratory Director and Lab leaders who discuss news, science, benefits, events, safety, and other important information the Lab community needs to know. Employees’ questions and concerns are answered in the “Queries and Comments” section. Monday Memo is published online on alternate Mondays, except weeks with a Monday holiday, announced on the intranet homepage, and sent via email to everyone with an @bnl.gov address. Portions of Monday Memo are printed in Brookhaven Digest for employees without regular access to a Lab computer. The latest issue and archives can be found online: http://intranet.bnl.gov/memo/.

Food Services On-Site

Brookhaven Café

Building 400, Research Support Building, Brookhaven Avenue

Now proudly serving Starbucks coffee and specialty drinks. Open Monday - Friday.

Brookhaven Center Restaurant

Presented by Nayyarson, Building 30, Upton Road – Ext. 2204

For on-site evening food service, call Ext. 2204. The Brookhaven Center Restaurant is open 5 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursdays for after-work supper and get-togethers. Friday it opens at 4:30 p.m.

During the work week, a full menu of dinners is offered from 5 until 8 p.m. The kitchen remains open from 8 until 9 p.m., offering a more limited menu. In addition to the regular menu, there are nightly dinner specials. Happy hour on Fridays features drink specials and a hot and cold buffet beginning at 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Take-out orders are always welcome. Major credit cards are accepted. The Center is closed on Saturday, Sunday and all Lab holidays, including the evening before holidays.

Cafeteria

Presented by Nayyarson
Berkner Hall, Building 488, Brookhaven Avenue – Ext. 3541

On-site day-time food service: Nayyarson, Ext. 3541 - All credit cards are accepted. BNL’s 400-seat cafeteria is operated by Nayyarson and is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for breakfast and lunch. The Cafeteria is closed Saturday/Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

The menu changes daily (view the online menu), but always features hot and cold entrees, salads, sandwiches, sushi and grill items.

Vending Machines

• The Snack Stop, located in Buildings 400 and 179, is open 24/7 with vending machines that have sandwiches, snacks, hot and cold beverages, as well as seating.
• Ice machines are located in each dormitory and the Lobby of the Guest House.
• For cold food, snack, beverages and ice cream vending locations, Vending locations (pdf)

Electronic Mail/Internet Access Kiosks

BNL has KIOSK computers in dormitory lobbies, the Guest House, Brookhaven Center and Berkner Hall/Cafeteria. All PCs connected to the BNL network have internet access. If you have an email account, you may access your email by entering your name and password through Outlook Web Access (OWA). For more information regarding creating an account contact the Information Technology Division (ITD) at Ext. 5522. E-mail and Internet access are useful for work and can also be used to a limited extent for personal business.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Recreation Building, 317, Yule Lane - Ext. 4894

• ESOL is a laboratory program in association with the Literacy Volunteers of America of Suffolk County, that supports visitors, spouses, partners, students and staff members who would like to improve their English skills with a variety of cross-cultural educational programs.
• The program also offers free English language classes for those who work at BNL, their spouses and children (ages 14 and over). Classes are held on the second floor of the Recreation Building. Classes are scheduled at various times during weekdays depending on one's English speaking ability.
• For more information and class schedules go to: http://www.bnl.gov/esol
• For more information or to join classes, please send an email to esol@bnl.gov.
• If you need a letter written or translated from a non-English language, or assistance with a technical paper, please call ext. 4894.

Hospitality Committee

Recreation Building, 317, Yule Lane - Ext. 2873

The BNL Hospitality Committee welcomes new BNLers and their families. The committee provides friendship, fellowship and information about life at the Lab and its surroundings. The Committee members speak many different languages, some of which include Dutch, German, Hindi, Italian, French, Japanese, Mandarin, Taiwanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and English. Some events sponsored by the Hospitality Committee are:

• Welcome Coffee - Every Tuesday from 10:00am-12:00pm at the Recreation Building 317. Come meet new people.
• On-Site Play Group - Every Wednesday from 10am-12pm at the Recreation Building 317. Parents meet while the children play. Drop in anytime. In July and August the group meets at the playground in the apartment area.
• Special Events - See our calendar for dates and times! http://www.bnl.gov/hospitality/calendar.asp.
• For more information call ext. 2873 or go to the Hospitality website: http://www.bnl.gov/hospitality/.

Hospitals

Lost & Found

Research Support Building - Bldg 400, Staff Services, Quality of Life/BERA/Recreation Office, ext. 5090 or 8481.

Notary Public

What is a Notary Public?
A Notary Public is a public servant appointed by state government to witness the signing of important documents and administer oaths.

How does a Notary identify a signer?
Generally, the Notary will ask to see a current identification document or card with a photograph, physical description and signature. A driver’s license, military ID or passport will usually be acceptable.

Does notarization make a document "true" or "legal"?
No. A notarization typically means the signer acknowledged to the Notary that he or she signed the document or vouched under oath or affirmation that the contents of the document were true.

Below is a list of people that are current Notaries Public:
 

Occupational Medical Clinic (OMC)

Building 490, Bell Avenue – Ext. 3670 or 3671

• Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:15am to 5:00pm.
• In the event of an emergency, service is available for transport to local hospitals, dial 2222 or 911 from a laboratory telephone.
• The Health Promotion program sponsors health education lectures, workshops, weight watchers, screening and health fairs for employees, their families, visitors, and guests. For further information contact ext. 8612, or go to:  http://www.bnl.gov/HR/OCCMED/.
• Lyme Disease and West Nile Virus are two common health issues on Long Island:

Lyme Disease - This disease is carried by deer ticks. An infected tick can transmit the spirochete to the humans and animals it bites. Be alert for symptoms which may include a red rash (especially surrounding the tick bite), flu-like symptoms, or joint pains in the first month following any deer tick bite. If diagnosed and treated early with antibiotics, Lyme disease is almost always readily cured. Insect repellents with DEET in them can reduce the risk of tick bites. DEET is a chemical and should be used according to manufacturer’s directions.

West Nile Virus - This virus is a rare mosquito-borne infection that can cause fever and headaches and in some cases neurological disorders. Mosquitoes are most active at dawn (just before sun rise) and at dusk (just before sunset). Limiting your time outside during those periods will limit your chances of being bitten by a mosquito. Insect repellents with DEET in them can reduce the risk of mosquito bites. DEET is a chemical and should be used according to manufacturer’s directions.  For more information call Ext. 8370 or go to:  http://www.bnl.gov/esd.

On-site Transportation Shuttles

Shuttle: On-site Courtesy

The on-site Brookhaven Lab Courtesy Van offers FREE on-call, door-to-door service between the hours of 8:30am and 4:15pm, Monday through Friday, excluding Lab holidays.

Requests are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Be prepared to meet the van at the main entrance of your building. In order for us to be able to serve as many customers as possible, please be ready to board the van before making the call for pickup. Pick-ups can be arranged by calling 344-2714 and providing your name, telephone extension, location of pickup, location of drop-off and number of passengers.

Shuttle:  Ronkonkoma Train Station

A Laboratory vehicle operates twice daily Monday through Friday with the exception of holidays and when BNL is officially closed to transport visitors and guests of BNL to and from the Ronkonkoma Train Station and is a FREE service but you must call Ext. 2535 to make a reservation.

• Ronkonkoma Train Station - 8:30 a.m. - Vehicle departs from the rear main entrance of Building 400 on Bell Avenue to the Ronkonkoma Train Station. Vehicle will meet passengers on the 7:39 AM train from New York City/Penn Station arriving at Ronkonkoma at 8:59 AM.
• Passengers arriving on this train must exit to the north side and wait on street level in front of the Long Island Railroad Ticket Office.
• This vehicle will only wait ten (10) minutes from the time the train arrives for any passengers going to BNL.
• Ronkonkoma Train Station - 4:00 p.m. - Vehicle departs from the rear main entrance of Building 400 on Bell Avenue to the Ronkonkoma Train Station.
• Train departs Ronkonkoma at 4:46 PM, arriving in New York City/Penn Station at 6:08 PM.
• Due to limited seating, reservations are required for this service. Please call ext. 2535; reserve in person at the Transportation Counter located in Building 400A; or email transportation@bnl.gov.
• The shuttle departs promptly.
• The Courtesy Service will only accommodate bags/parcels that fit on the passenger's lap or beneath their seat.
  

Note:  During inclement weather conditions the Ronkonkoma Train Shuttle will operate ONLY when the Laboratory is officially open.  For more information on the operating status of the Laboratory, please call the BNL General Information line at 344-INFO (4636).

Shuttle: Wednesday & Saturday Shopping

The Shopping Shuttle is a FREE courtesy shuttle that makes multiple trips between BNL and the Southport Shopping Center on Montauk Highway, Shirley. Map of Southport Shopping Center  The time and place listed are for the first shuttle pick up on Saturdays and Wednesdays:

Saturday - Hours: 8:30am - 12:00pm (Noon)

8:30 am Cavendish House, Building 153
8:35 am Curie House, Bldg. 258
8:45 am Children’s Outdoor Shelter (Lollipop House near playground in Apt. area)
8:50 am Efficiency Apartments 41-42
12:00 pm (Noon) Depart Stop & Shop Supermarket for Final Return to BNL.

Wednesday - Hours 5:00pm – 8:30pm

5:00 pm Cavendish House, Building 153
5:05 pm Curie House, Building 258
5:15 pm Children’s Outdoor Shelter (Lollipop House near playground in Apt. area)
5:20 pm Efficiency Apartments 41-42
8:30 pm Depart Stop & Shop Supermarket for Final Return to BNL.

The Shopping Shuttle does NOT operate on December 24, 25, 31, January 1 and July 4, or when the Laboratory is closed for inclement weather.
 

Shuttle:  SBU/BNL

Stony Brook University offers a shuttle bus from the University to BNL for Students and Post-docs. You are required to show your BNL ID badge in order to board the bus.

Summer Sunday Tours

Held during July and August, these Summer Sunday Tours are free and features the Whiz Bang Science Show, the Camp Upton Historical Collection, an exhibit on the 2003 Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded for research conducted at Brookhaven Lab, and tours of Brookhaven’s world-class scientific facilities.  No reservations needed. Arrive any time between 10:00am and 3:00pm.  All visitors age 16 and over must bring a photo ID.  Call 631-344-2651 or visit http://www.bnl.gov.  Handicapped accessible. 

Telephone Service Information
 

Operator-Assisted Calls

• Credit card, third party, collect or person-to-person calls incur an additional charge for operator assistance.
• Domestic: Dial 9 + 0 + 1 [area code, if applicable] + 7 digit phone number.
• International: Dial 9 + 01 + the country code + city code + local phone number.
• Pre-paid phone cards are for sale at the BERA store in Berkner Hall, Building 488. They are available in $5, $10, and $20 denominations.  Pre-paid phone cards are also available in many local stores off-site.

Off-Site telephone calls

• The area code for Suffolk County is “631”.
• Local Information: Dial 9 + 555 + 1212.
• Local Calls off-site:  Dial 9 + 7 digit phone number.
• Domestic Long Distance: Dial 9 + 1 + area code + 7 digit phone number.
• International Long Distance: Dial 9 + 011 + country code + local phone number.
• Pay phones are located in the Brookhaven Center (Bldg. 30) and Berkner Hall (Bldg. 488).

On-Site telephone calls

• All phone numbers on-site begin with "344."
• To call on-site telephone numbers, dial the four-digit extension number (example 1111).
• Brookhaven’s switchboard number is 631-344-8000.  If you know the name of the person you want to speak to, but do not know the extension, you can state the name and the automated system will verify and connect you.

Dormitory telephones

• Provide access to on-site extensions only.
• Provide access to 800 numbers by dialing 9 + 1 before the number.
• Can receive off-site calls.
• Can use phone cards for all off-site calls.

Apartment, Efficiency, and Guest House Telephones

• Can receive and place local and long distance off-site calls.
• Can receive and place international calls.
• Charges for all off-site telephone calls are the responsibility of the individual renting the unit. Telephone charges must be paid at the Housing Office, Building 400A before departure.

BNL Telephone Numbers

• Emergency - Dial 2222 or 911 from a Laboratory telephone.
• Emergency from pay phones or cell phones, dial 631-344-2222.
• BNL Information Hotline - 344-INFO (4636) check for delayed openings due to inclement weather.
• BNL Operator - 8000
• Medical Assistance - Occupational Medical Clinic (OMC) 
  • During normal working hours - 344-3670
  • Outside normal working hours - 911, 2222
• Poison Control – 1-800-222-1222
• Response of Suffolk County, Inc. - 631-751-7500 (24-hour Crisis Intervention Hotline).
• Safety Hotline - 344-8800

Gas Service Station

Building 630, Rochester Street - Ext. 4034

M & L Auto Care, Inc. is a full-service gas station and car repair garage.  Our four service bays and gas pumps are open for business Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The station is closed Saturday and Sunday, and all Lab holidays.

Our certified and licensed mechanics are qualified to perform all scheduled maintenance and to make any necessary repairs to all makes and models of cars, SUVs, and light trucks. We do tune ups, brake jobs, tire sales, repairs, alignments and more.

As an official inspection station licensed by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, we are qualified to perform the mandatory annual safety inspection and emission testing of vehicles to comply with the 1990 federal Clear Air Act.

We also sell three grades of gasoline: unleaded, unleaded plus and super unleaded. And, you don’t have to get out of your car because we pump the gas for you. They will also provide on-site road service and towing.
 

U.S. Post Office - Passports

Building 179B - Center Street – Ext. 2539
USPS@bnl.gov

• Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
• U.S. Mail truck leaves site at 11:55am and 4:45pm.
• Express Mail pick up is at 11:45am and 3:45pm.
• This is a full service Post Office. The lobby is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Post office boxes are available for rent and range from $22-$55 semi-annually. Mail is delivered to Upton post office boxes by 9:30am Monday through Saturday. 
• You may pay for your purchases at the Upton Post Office by cash, credit and debit cards, or personal and traveler's checks.  Money orders are the exception: they must be paid for with cash, debit cards, or traveler's checks, but cannot be purchased with credit cards or personal checks.
• Upton is a Passport Acceptance Facility. Passport pictures are also available, call 344-2539 for appointment and further information.
• The address for in-coming mail from off-site should be:

Your Name
Brookhaven National Laboratory
c/o Your Host & Department
Building #
P.O. Box 5000
Upton, NY 11973-5000
• Directions to Post Office

Children & Families

Work-Life Balance Programs

Child Development Center (CDC) at BNL

Building 373, Yale Road - Ext. 7416
Hours of Operation:  Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 6:00pm

All employees, guests or contractors are eligible to enroll their children in the Child Development Center. Space permitting, aunts, uncles and grandparents with affiliations to the Laboratory are also eligible to enroll their nieces, nephews and grandchildren. Full-time and part-time enrollment options are available.

The CDC offers a day care program for children between the ages of six weeks to five years. The Center is open on weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. throughout the year except for Laboratory holidays. The emphasis is on each individual child’s process of learning. The Center is managed by Bright Horizons Family Solutions and is licensed by the New York State Department of Social Services and accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). NAEYC accreditation identifies the Center as accomplishing the highest standards possible for early childhood education and establishes compliance, through professional review, to meet NAEYC’s highest quality early childhood criteria.

In addition the drop-in care program allows families to access high-quality childcare on an as-needed basis for children between the ages of six weeks to five years.

Additional information is available on the web at www.bnl.gov/HR/CDC/ChildDevCntr.asp, or at ext. 7416.

Local Schools

The New York State public school system runs from September to June of the next year. Each school has their own admission requirements. To register a student one should bring an official record from the school the student last attended, and medical records showing immunization shots and medical history. Listed below are phone numbers of schools in the surrounding area of Brookhaven National Laboratory.

• Longwood Schools (located approx. 2-4 miles west of BNL)
  Central Administration – 631-345-2820
  Information Hot Line – 631-345-9295
• William Floyd Schools (located approx. 5-8 miles south of BNL)
  Attendance and Registration – 631-874-1118
• Shoreham-Wading River Schools (located approx. 6 miles north of BNL)
  Superintendent Office – 631-821-8104
• Rocky Point Schools (located approx. 5-8 miles west of BNL)
  Superintendent Office – 631-744-1600
• Riverhead Schools (located approx. 10 miles east of BNL)
  New Student Registration – 631-369-6800
• Center Moriches Schools (located approx. 8-10 miles southeast of BNL)
  Central Administration – 631-878-0052
• Miller Place (located approx. 10 miles west of BNL)
  Central Office - 631-474-2733
• South Country (located approx. 10 miles southwest of BNL)
  Central Office - 631-730-1510
• Eastport-South Manor (located approx. 10-12 miles southeast of BNL
  District Office - 631-878-3782

Summer Recreation Program

Recreation Building, Building 317, Ext. 2873

The BERA Summer Recreation Program is available to on-site families, and on a limited basis, to employees living off-site.  Children from ages 5-13 years old may attend. The program offers arts and crafts, sports activities, educational activities in a multi-cultural setting. Red Cross Certified swimming instructors offer once a week swim lessons in five different categories, in addition to daily gym and swim time. The Program schedule is for 7 weeks in July and August from 8:00am to 5:30pm. The instructors are NYS certified teachers. The cost is based upon attendance of one to seven weeks. For additional information call ext. 5090.

Emergency and Safety Procedures

Emergency Telephone Numbers

• Emergency - Dial 2222 or 911 from a Laboratory telephone
• Emergency from pay phones or cell phones, dial 631-344-2222
• BNL Information Hotline - 344-INFO (4636) check for delayed openings due to inclement weather
• Poison Control - 1-800-222-1222

Environmental, Safety, Security and Health Policy (ESSH Policy)

This document is a statement of Brookhaven National Laboratory's (BNL) Environmental, Safety, Security, and Health (ESSH) policy.  BNL is a world leader in scientific research and performs this work in an environmentally responsible and safe manner.

I expect every employee, contractor, and guest to take personal responsibility for adhering to the following principles:

Environment:  We protect the environment, conserve resources, and prevent pollution.

Safety:  We maintain a safe workplace and we plan our work and perform it safely.  We take responsibility for the safety of ourselves, coworkers, and guests.

Security:  We protect people, property, information, computing systems, and facilities.

Health:  We protect human health within our boundaries and in the surrounding community.

Compliance:  We achieve and maintain compliance with applicable ESSH requirements.

Community:  We maintain open, proactive, and constructive relationships with our employees, neighbors, regulators, DOE, and other stakeholders.

Continual Improvement:  We continually improve ESSH performance.

In addition to my annual review of BNL's progress on ESSH goals and adherence to this policy, I invite all interested parties to provide me with input on our performance relative to this policy, and the policy itself.

Doon Gibbs, Director
April 15, 2013

Apartment Residents

Upon sounding of the BNL site sirens, residents of the apartment area shall proceed indoors, close all windows and doors, and await further instructions from the Fire Dept or the Local Emergency Coordinator (LEC). 

Please familiarize yourself with the locations of fire extinguishers and how to use them. In the event of an emergency dial 2222.  Alarm testing is done periodically in the apartments and dormitories.

Reporting Dangerous Conditions or Medical Emergencies

In the event of an emergency such as medical, fire, hazardous chemical spills, or serious injury, dial 2222 or 911 from a Laboratory telephone or pull the nearest fire alarm box.

Do not alter power cords or electrical outlets.  Doing so can produce dangerous results.  If you need to convert a European plug, this should be done via an approved plug adapter. These adapters are an interface that attaches between the European plug and the American socket.  Power converters adjust the voltage. Adapters and converters can be purchased at the BERA Store, the Housing Office, Radio Shack, K-Mart, Home Depot and a variety of other stores.  If you require assistance obtaining an adapter or converter, please contact the Housing Office at Ext. 2541 or 2551.

The Safety Hotline, Ext. 8800, may be called at any time to report unsafe conditions or to ask a question.

Site Sirens

The Laboratory has established a site siren system to provide warnings of a Lab-wide emergency. The site sirens are tested every Monday at 12:00pm (noon). The Lab signals and your actions are as follows (building public address announcements will assist you).

** Continuous sounding of site sirens for five minutes - Proceed immediately to the Building Assembly Area. Await instructions which may include the nature of the emergency, the type, sequence, and routes for evacuation.

** Intermittent sounding of site sirens for five minutes – Evacuate the site immediately.

Hours of Operation:  Monday - Friday:  8:00am to 12:00pm (Midnight)
                            Saturday: closed*
                            Sunday: 4:00pm to 12:00pm (Midnight)
                            Laboratory Holidays: closed*
*After Hours:  When the Housing Office is closed, keys can be picked up or returned to Police Headquarters, Bldg 50.
                    For maintenance emergencies after hours, please call the site shift supervisor at ext. 4174.

• For additional information go to: http://www.bnl.gov/staffservices/OnsiteHousing/default.asp
• Contact the Housing Office for maintenance and repairs at ext. 2541 or 2551.
• All occupants are expected to maintain the residence. The units should not be altered or damaged in any way. Upon check-out, the units should be left reasonably clean. Any excessive cleaning or repairs will be at the expense of the occupant. There is NO SMOKING in any of the dormitories or the Guest House.
• Services include:
  • Televisions equipped with satellite connection in all apartments, Guest House rooms, Guest House lounge and dormitory lounges.
  • KIOSK computers with high speed internet connection are available in all dormitory lounges.
  • Ethernet connections and wireless are available in all dormitory rooms and Cisco Wireless Access Points (WAPs) are available in the dormitory lounges and Guest House.
  • Each dormitory hall has an on-site telephone. Curie has a pay phone in the common area.
  • A public phone for each dormitory room. A calling card may be used for all off-site telephone calls.
  • DSL and wireless connections in the apartments.
  • A DVD loaner program, based on availability.
  • Rollaway beds, high chairs and cribs are available upon request and availability.
  • Housekeeping in all dormitories and the Guest House. 
  • Pets are allowed in apartments ONLY. Occupants must complete an Approval to Harbor Pet Form, which can be obtained from the Housing Office.
  • See ID Requirements for Guests and Visitors for site access.

Laundry Service

• Laundry facilities are for on-site residents only. Your apartment or dorm key will open the laundry door. (Bldg 363)
• Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at Building 363 (apartment area), and in the Curie Dormitory (Bldg 258) & Cavendish Dormitory (Bldg 153).
• Coin-operated washing machines are currently $1.50 in quarters, per load; subject to change.
• Coin-operated dryers are a quarter (50 cents) per 10 minutes.
• Soap and soda vending machines available.
• Coin exchange machine, in Building 363 only.
• Bathroom and utility sinks available in Building 363.

Library Card for on-site residents

If you live on-site and would like to receive a Longwood Library card, you may go to the BNL Research Library, Bldg 477 to pick up an application. You must show your BNL ID badge at the desk.

Beach Permit (Requirements for use of local beaches)

A Proof of Residency letter is necessary to use our local beaches.  If you live on-site at BNL you will need a letter showing your Proof of Residency in order to receive a car sticker to use any Town of Brookhaven beaches or any County of Suffolk beaches. Please contact the Housing Office for a copy at Ext 2541. Entry and parking fees may apply.

Computer Network Access

Visitors with temporary BNL (NON-photo-ID) passes:
(ie, vendors, conferences or special event attendees) These individuals have the following network option available to them:

Internet Access Only (Available from most conference rooms on-site) Quick Steps for Internet Access:

• Configure your client for DHCP
• Set DNS server to be obtained automatically

On-Site Housing Personal Computer Use

This information applies to the use of Brookhaven’s computers and network and all methods of access in the on-site housing areas. The U.S. Department of Energy and Brookhaven Laboratory provide guests in our housing areas with wired and wireless networking infrastructure to support The Laboratory’s official business. Official business includes all authorized work connected with the, design, construction, and operation of The Laboratory, and its authorized programs in research, development, education, and associated administrative- and support- activities.

Responsibilities of Computer Users:

• Software Protection: All users shall be responsible for complying with copyright, licensing, trademark protection, and fair-use restrictions.
• Virus-protection: All users must use virus protection software. BNL can provide users with Trend Micro’s OfficeScan for those without up-to-date anti-virus software subscriptions.
• Banners: All users must follow the guidelines of the DOE’s Warning Banner issued by the Cyber Security Office:

NOTICE TO USERS

This is a Federal computer system (and/or it is directly connected to a BNL local network system) and is the property of the United States Government. It is for authorized use only. Users (authorized or unauthorized) have no explicit or implicit expectation of privacy.

Any or all uses of this system and all files on this system may be intercepted, monitored, recorded, copied, audited, inspected, and disclosed to authorized site, Department of Energy, and law enforcement personnel, as well as authorized officials of other agencies, both domestic and foreign. By using this system, the user consents to such interception, monitoring, recording, copying, auditing, inspection, and disclosure at the discretion of authorized site or Department of Energy personnel.

Unauthorized or improper use of this system may result in administrative disciplinary action and civil and criminal penalties. By continuing to use this system you indicate your awareness of and consent to these terms and conditions of use. LOG OFF IMMEDIATELY if you do not agree to the conditions stated in this warning.

• All users must report suspicious activity or known security violations to the Cyber Security Incident Response Team, security@bnl.gov or x 8484.
• Wireless Access Points/Routers: Wireless access is provided by BNL. The use of non-BNL wireless routers and/or access points is prohibited.

Reasonable Use of Computers:

Brookhaven allows guests reasonable use of computing resources (for example, hardware, software, networks, and printers) for personal purposes unrelated to their work assignments. Such limited personal use is authorized for non-work-related activities if they satisfy the following criteria:

• Do not interfere with official business needs.
• Do not interfere with job performance, nor delay or compromise Brookhaven's projects.
• Do not cause any significant costs to Brookhaven or the DOE.
• Do not compromise information security in any way.
• Do not involve illegal activities.
• Are not related to business outside The Laboratory, or to any political enterprise.
• Do not involve activities that could potentially embarrass Brookhaven or the DOE.

Personal Use of Computer:

The following examples of the personal use of computers constitute acceptable non-work-related activities that meet the criteria specified above. Should you wish to use the computer for other purposes that you believe are compatible with the criteria, before doing so please check with the Cyber Security Office who would be pleased to advise you.

• Ongoing education, self-training, and professional development.
• Personal correspondence and work on your own resume or those of family members.
• Work for charities and non-political local community groups.
• Good-taste Internet access.
• Various researches, such as reading newspapers and magazine articles, checking airline prices and schedules and purchasing tickets, browsing sales catalogs, comparing prices of automobiles and obtaining road maps, and checking accounts in credit unions and retirement plans.
• Work on personal finances (for example, preparing income taxes).

The following are some examples of inappropriate use of BNL resources and are strictly prohibited, This list should not be considered all-inclusive; please check with the Cyber Security Office about your proposed usage:

• Supporting or accessing sites that promote hate language, harassments, or threats.
• Supporting or accessing sites that ridicule others on the basis of race, creed, religion, sex, disability, nationality, or sexual orientation.
• Creating, downloading, viewing, storing, copying, or transmitting sexually oriented material (e.g., pornography, child pornography)
• Gambling.
• Working for commercial purposes or supporting for-profit organizations or other outside employment or businesses.
• Endorsing any product or service.
• Participating in any partisan political activity.
• Misleading someone into believing you are acting in an official capacity.
• Hosting services (such as creating or storing web sites) for purposes not related to Brookhaven’s work.
• Using peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing services, such as Napster, Gnutella, KaZaA.
• Using any software that allows your computer to be shared outside the Brookhaven firewall without first obtaining approval via the Cyber Security Management Information System.
• Creating and/or forwarding of chain letters and mass mailings.
• Violating license and other computer-related contract provisions - particularly those that expose The Laboratory to legal costs or damages.
• Using software, such as password-cracking tools, vulnerability scanners, and network sniffers, without the express written consent of the Chief Cyber Security Officer (CCSO).

BNL Cyber Security reserves the right to deny network access to any system
that has been determined to be a liability to BNL.

Housing Off-Site

Research Support Building, Bldg 400A, Brookhaven Avenue, 344-4489, FAX 631-344-3098

For further details regarding Off-site Housing, please see: http://www.bnl.gov/staffservices/offsitehousing.php

Located in the Research Support Building (Building 400A), the Off-site Housing Office offers guests and visitors information and advice regarding off-site housing. This service is available Monday through Friday, from 1-5 p.m.  To contact Evelyn Martinez, the BNL Off-site Housing Coordinator, call (631) 344-4489 or email evmartinez@bnl.gov.
 

In addition, if you would like to check the location of potential apartments, you may go to this map link: http://www.myapartmentmap.com/ the insert the Upton zip code 11973 into the search box and available apartments within 10 miles will be viewable.

Hotels & Motels

Accommodations Near BNL

While the immediate vicinity around BNL has no large hotels, these establishments are within 45 minutes drive of the Lab. BNL is located at exit 68 of the Long Island Expressway (LIE); hotel locations are given by exit number. Exit numbers below 68 are west of BNL; exit numbers above 68 are east of BNL. For more off-site housing information and options, see the BNL Staff Services off-site housing page.

Note: Inclusion in this list does not imply an endorsement by Brookhaven National Laboratory or Brookhaven Science Associates.

Policies & Procedures

BNL Policies

• Alcohol consumption (SBMS)
  The consumption or unauthorized possession of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in all areas of the site except for the Brookhaven Center Club and the housing areas. The only exception to this rule is that alcohol may be served at after-hours functions, with prior approval by the Department Chair or Division Manager, the Assistant or Associate Laboratory Director, and a Deputy Laboratory Director. No Employee, Guest or Contractor may drink alcohol during the course of their work day. Consumption of alcohol during BERA-sponsored sporting events is prohibited; however, participants may request permission to serve alcohol after games. Employees who consume alcohol at after-hours events should not return to the work area following the function, nor should they drive if in an impaired condition.
  
  Requests for exceptions should be documented and submitted for approval using the Request Form for Permission to Serve Alcohol. Upon approving, the Deputy Laboratory Director will forward the approved form to the Recreation Supervisor. The Recreation Supervisor will notify the requestor of the approval and send copies to the Department Chair / Division Manager and the Assistant / Associate Laboratory Director.
  On the form, the requestor specifies the place, date, time and reason for the event, the anticipated number of employees who will attend, and the name of the individual who will assume responsibility as the "host." The host must be a level 2 manager or above, or their designee. The host also signs the Request Form and commits to make every effort to ensure that the quantity of alcohol served is restricted and to prevent individuals from driving, if impaired, or returning to work.
  
  Celebrations held off-site during lunch or other working hours should be strongly discouraged for reasons both of safety and loss of productivity. Employees who consume alcohol during any off-site luncheon or event shall not return to work the same day. If circumstances make it necessary to schedule off-site events at which alcohol will be served, the event host shall send a memorandum to the Deputy Director for Operations explaining how these concerns have been addressed.
   
• Illegal Drugs and Controlled Substances
  • Individuals are strictly prohibited from using, possessing, selling, purchasing, distributing, or being under the influence of illegal drugs on the Laboratory site or while performing Laboratory business.
  • Individuals are prohibited from abusing controlled substances, and should consult their physicians for information regarding a prescription drug's potential to impair job performance.
• Bicycles
  • When riding a bicycle on-site at BNL you must wear a helmet as REQUIRED Laboratory policy.
  • Ride in the same direction as the flow of traffic and single file.
  • Walk your bike when using a crosswalk.
  • Do not wear headphones on both ears while riding.
  • Refrain from riding on sidewalks.
• Computer Security
  • The U.S. Department of Energy and Brookhaven National Laboratory provide staff with computers, computing systems, and their associated communication systems to support the Laboratory's official business. Official business includes all authorized work connected with the design, construction, and operation of the Laboratory, and its authorized programs in research, development, education, and associated administrative and support activities.
  • Inappropriate use of computers, software and equipment may constitute fraud, waste, and abuse of government property.
  • Failure to comply with Brookhaven's computer policies may result in disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.
  • Contact ITD, Ext. 5522 or the Cyber Security Office, ext 8484 for more information.
  • Or further information go to: Computer Use Agreement
• Equal Opportunity
  • The Diversity Office is located in Bldg. 400B and may be reached on Ext. 3318.
  • The Lab has a long-standing commitment to a policy of equality of opportunity without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability or veteran status.
• Firearms
  • No person, except members of law-enforcement agencies, may bring or carry firearms on-site without special authorization.
• Property
  • All materials and services at the Laboratory, unless properly identified with another organization, are the property of the United States Government. Government tagged property is clearly identified.
  • The theft, misuse, or personal use of Government property is unlawful and is grounds for immediate discharge.
  • No property or material, except for personally owned goods, may be removed from the Laboratory site without an authorized Property Pass or Loan Agreement. 
  • Property passes can be obtained from the Property Management representative of your division.
  • The BNL Safeguards and Security Division reserves the right to inspect and search vehicles entering or leaving the site. 
  • Any stolen items must be reported to the BNL Safeguards and Security Division at ext. 2238.
• Sexual Harassment
  • Brookhaven is committed to keeping its work environment free of threatening, intimidating, or harassing conduct, including sexual harassment.
  • If you believe you have experienced a possible sexual harassment situation, make it clear to the other party that their behavior is unwelcome, and contact your supervisor if you wish to take the matter further.
  • Professional conduct and ethical behavior are expected and required at all times.
  • Each individual is responsible for being aware of the appropriateness of his or her conduct and for respecting the rights of others.
• Training and Qualification
  Upon your employment/assignment, Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) ensures that BNL employees, guests, users, and contractors are trained and qualified to perform their assigned tasks and job functions. The Laboratory has established training requirements in accordance with regulatory requirements for work to be performed, hazards that may be encountered, areas that will be accessed, potential for risk, and general site requirements. BNL has defined minimum training requirements for work to be performed, and monitors the completion of these requirements. In addition to ensuring that personnel receive appropriate training, the Laboratory is committed to ensuring that its workers are qualified to perform their jobs.
  
  Qualification (competency) is defined in terms of education, experience, training, and any special requirements (e.g., medical exams, external certification) necessary for unescorted, unsupervised performance of assigned responsibilities. For qualification issues concerning varying degrees of literacy and fluency in English, training and qualification requirements may be tailored (verbal exams, use of escorts/interpreters) to address specific issues and qualifications based on the issue, program need, and requirements.
  
  In addition, job-specific training requirements may be needed to ensure that workers are qualified to perform their tasks unsupervised in a safe and reliable manner. The need for additional training and/or mentoring should be based on the tasks to be performed and the potential impacts that may result from improper task performance. Job-specific training includes training on procedures, on-the-job performance evaluations, equipment training, and indoctrination.
  
  Your supervisor, in consultation with the Environment, Safety, and Health (ESH) Coordinator and the Training Coordinator, will determine your training and qualification needs.  The Training Coordinator will also assist you in maintaining qualifications.

ID Requirements for Guests, Users & Visitors (GUV Center)

Research Support Building, Bldg 400A, Brookhaven Avenue

• Most current information on ID Requirements for Guests & Visitors:
   www.bnl.gov/visitorinfo/visitor_ID.asp
• Upon termination, Guests must surrender their ID cards to the Badging Office, Human Resources Division or to the 
  GUV Center.
 

Social Security Card, How to Obtain

Foreign nationals need to possess a Social Security card in order to work in the United States. If a Social Security card is needed, individuals may apply at the nearest Social Security Office which is located at 75 Oak Street, Patchogue. Identification such as a passport, visa, employee ID card or other original forms of identification (no photo copies accepted) will be required at time of application. For more information logon to the Social Security website at www.ssa.gov or call 1-800-772-1213.   FAQ: You do not need to have a social security number before you start working.

If you are planning on becoming a resident of New York State, you will need to obtain a NYS driver license. At time of application you must show your Social Security Card. For information on how to obtain a Social Security Card, log on to the Social Security website at www.ssa.gov or call 1-800-772-1213. For more information regarding obtaining a valid New York State driver license, log on to the Department of Motor Vehicle website at www.nysdmv.com/license.htm

NYS Dept. of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV)

• The agency that regulates automobiles and the licensing of drivers is the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) 1-718-477-4820.
• You must have a valid New York State Driver’s License to operate a vehicle.
• To learn to drive, you must first obtain a Learner’s Permit and complete a mandatory 5-hour class. DMV recommends 30 hours of practice driving with a licensed driver in the vehicle with you, prior to taking the Road Test.
• New York State Driver’s Manuals are available at many of the BNL check-in locations, including Housing and the Guest & AGS Users Center, both located in Building 400A.
• The NYSDMV website provides information on obtaining a driver’s license, NYS driving laws, and required forms. For more information go to:  http://nysdmv.com/call.htm
• The following DMV offices are located near BNL and can be reached at 1-718-477-4820:
  • 3 Roads Plaza, 1055 Route 112, Port Jefferson
  • 200 Old Country Road, Riverhead
  • 2799 Route 112, Medford

Driving Guidelines for Foreign Nationals

New York State will recognize your foreign driver license if you remain a resident of the nation that issued the license. If you plan on maintaining your foreign drivers license, it is recommended that you get an International Driving Permit. The International Driving Permit verifies, in several languages, that you hold a valid driver license in your home country. A police officer who cannot read the language on your foreign driver license can read the permit. To apply for the International Driving Permit, you should contact the authorities in your home country. If you are planning on becoming a resident of New York State, you will need to obtain a NYS driver license. At time of application you must show your Social Security Card. For information on how to obtain a Social Security Card, log on to the Social Security website at www.ssa.gov or call 1-800-772-1213. For more information regarding obtaining a valid New York State driver license, log on to the Department of Motor Vehicle website at www.nysdmv.com/license.htm

Traffic Policies On-site

• The speed limit on-site is 30 miles per hour unless otherwise posted.
• All individuals driving on-site are required to have a valid driver's license.  Vehicles are also required to have a valid state registration, and a valid vehicle inspection.
• Individuals are responsible for complying with all established traffic rules and regulations. Driving on the BNL site is a privilege, not a right.
• Use of seat belts is required when operating a vehicle on-site.
• Personal vehicles must be registered with the Safeguards and Security Division (SSD). You will receive a vehicle sticker that must be attached to the back of the rear view mirror of your vehicle.
• All individuals driving on-site are responsible for complying with the general traffic rules and regulations, prescribed in the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York, with the following exceptions:
  • Parking is permitted on-site only on paved or stone covered areas and only where it does not interfere with the flow of traffic or with the movement of emergency vehicles. Parking is specifically prohibited in designated no parking zones, which are identified by yellow markings or signs or on the wrong side of the street, in fire lanes or in front of hydrants, or on the grass, except near the softball fields during athletic events or at Building 30 on special occasions.
     
• The SSD must be notified immediately after any accident involving a vehicle or bicycle on-site or a government vehicle off-site.
• Right-of-Way must be followed at all times. Fire trucks, police vehicles, ambulances and utility emergency vehicles have the Right-of-Way on-site.  All other vehicles shall move to the side of the road and stop when such emergency vehicles approach. Emergency vehicles shall display flashing red lights and use sirens.
• Pedestrians and wildlife must be given every consideration when they are crossing the road on-site or off-site. The Lab does have a large population of deer, wild turkey, fox and geese.
• The SSD monitors the speed of traffic on-site and may issue warnings and tickets to those who exceed the posted speed limits. Driving safely is everyone's responsibility, whether it is on the BNL site, or anywhere else. It is imperative for all employees, visitors, users, and guests to understand the traffic requirements and follow the established traffic safety rules.
• It is strongly recommended that you contact a local driving school to provide driving lessons for those who have little or no driving experience.
  Some local driving schools are:

  Driving School	Contact
  Defensive Driving School, Middle Island	631-924-5422
  East End Driving School, Riverhead	631-878-2833
  E-Z Auto School, Medford	631-475-5054
  Shore Driving School, Coram	631-696-1829
  Suffolk Auto Driving School, Lake Grove	631-588-7575
  Turning Point Driving School, Miller Place	631-744-5400
  NOTE: Inclusion in this list does not imply an endorsement by Brookhaven National Laboratory or Brookhaven Science Associates.

• Adventureland, East Farmingdale - 631-694-6868
  • 26 attractions, 15 kiddy rides, video games, restaurant, gift shops and more.
• Boomers Family Fun Center, Medford - 631-475-1771
  • Cartoon theme park, indoor carousel, restaurant, mini-golf, kiddy rides, batting cages & more.
• Tiki Action Park, Centereach - 631-471-1267
  • Mini golf, go-karts, video and redemption games, birthday parties
  .
• Chuck E. Cheese, Patchogue - 631-654-9373
  • Indoor complex with 8 mini-kiddy rides, video games, skee ball, air hockey, restaurant
  .
• Dave & Buster's Restaurant, Islandia - 631-582-6615
  • State-of-the-art video games, simulators and the finest collection of Billiards & Shuffleboard tables.
  • A reputation for great food, signature drinks and lively bars.
• Dave & Buster's Restaurant, Farmingdale - 631-249-0708
  • Amusement complex, bowling lanes, billiards, birthday parties.
  • State-of-the-art video games.
• Laser Kingdom, Coram - 631-698-0414
  • Laser tag amusement center; games start on the half-hour, teen night on Friday.
• Long Island Game Farm, Manorville - 631-878-6644
  • Wildlife and Children's Zoo features hundreds of animals, including an 18-foot giraffe, red kangaroos, kinkajous, cougars, Barbados sheep, peacocks, and the only lemurs born and bred on Long Island.
• Splish Splash, Calverton - 631-727-3600
  • Voted 1 of top 5 water parks. Many attractions, interactive play area, restaurant, gift shop.
  • Discount tickets are available at the BERA Store, Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm

Beaches and Parks

Long Island (LI) has many beautiful beaches.  The Atlantic Ocean is to the south and east, and the Long Island Sound separates LI from Connecticut on the north.  The Peconic Bay is situated between the LI twin forks.  To the south, separated by the Great South Bay, there is a barrier beach that stretches thirty-two miles from the Moriches Inlet to Democrat Point protecting Long Island's South Shore.  This barrier beach has been declared the Fire Island National Seashore.  

Fire Island includes summer communities, beautiful beaches, the Fire Island Lighthouse, restaurant/bars, hiking trails, and a sunken forest.  Robert Moses State Park, the Fire Island Lighthouse, Sailors Haven, Watch Hill, the Otis Pike Wilderness area and Smith Point are some of the more popular natural outdoor attractions.  Part of it is located to the east of Smith Point Park (289-4810); Watch Hill can be reached by either the Davis Park or Watch Hill ferry (475-1665). It also includes the William Floyd Estate in Mastic Beach, near Shirley (399-2030).  Access to Fire Island is by ferry, private vessel, and by vehicles over bridges that connect the island to the mainland.

For more information regarding Long Island Beaches and Parks, go to: http://www.lieast.com/beaches.html

Davis Park is the closest beach community to BNL. It is a Brookhaven Town park, located on Fire Island, and can be reached by ferry from Sands Pit, Patchogue. For a ferry schedule, call 475-1665.  Please refer to this link for more ferry information: http://www.bnl.gov/Transportation/OtherTrans.asp

Brookhaven Town Beaches - These include beaches at Shirley and Shoreham. For permit information, call 631-451-6100.

Smith Point County Park - This ocean beach is located across a toll-free bridge, at the southern end of William Floyd Parkway, on Fire Island, approximately 10 miles south of BNL.  There are grills, daytime lifeguards, a playground, bathrooms, showers, and a snack bar.  A Green Key permit is required for all Suffolk County residents. There is a parking fee before 5:00pm.  For further information please call 631-852-1316.

Wildwood State Park - Wildwood is the closest park to BNL, located on Long Island Sound, in Wading River. The park includes a beach, recreation area, picnic area and camping grounds.  There is a parking fee before 5:00pm. For further information call 631-929-4314.

South Haven Park - Is south of BNL and includes hiking trails, fishing, horses for hire on its trails, picnic area, camping grounds, rowboats, and the county's trap and skeet fields. A Green Key permit is required for all Suffolk County residents. Call 631-854-1414 for more information.

BERA Bus Trips

The BERA Board is always looking for trips that would be of interest to BNL employees.  Trips include:  museums, Broadway shows, Botanical Gardens, NASCAR races, Peddler's Village and much, much more. To see what upcoming events are available, please go to:  http://www.bnl.gov/bera/recreation/events.asp or call the Recreation Office at ext. 2873.

Advance reservations are necessary and can be made at the BERA Store (ext 3477) in Berkner, Bldg. 488.  The Store hours are:  Monday-Friday, from 9:00am-3:00pm.

Day Trips

Take advantage of Long Island's many activities. Here are a few:

Atlantis Marine World, Riverhead
631-208-9200

• Sand shark lagoon, sea lions, touch tanks, harbor seals, 120,000 gallon shark tank.
• Purchase discount tickets at the BERA Store (ext 3477) in Berkner, Bldg 488, Monday-Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm.

Botanical Gardens

• Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Oakdale - 631-581-1002
  • Contains a wide variety of plant species and various species of trees, including dwarf evergreens, rhododendrons, azaleas, hollies, oaks, wildflowers and daffodils featured in many native woodland locations.
• Old Westbury Gardens, Old Westbury - 516-333-0048
  • Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
  • 160 acres of formal gardens, landscaped grounds, woodlands, ponds and lakes.
  • Westbury House is furnished with fine English antiques and decorative art.
• Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, Oyster Bay - 516-922-8678
  • A former Gold Coast estate, the arboretum is comprised of over 409 acres of greenhouses, rolling lawns, formal gardens, woodland paths, and outstanding plant collections.
  • Original historic estate buildings remain, including the 65 room Tudor Revival mansion 'Coe Hall', which is open for tours from spring through fall.
• Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium, Cold Spring Harbor - 516-692-6768
  • Largest living collection of New York State freshwater reptiles, fish and amphibians.
  • For more information go to:  http://www.cshfha.org/

Greenport

• This small seaside village has become famous for its quaint retail establishments, fine dining, and night life like no other, but what makes Greenport so unique is its rich maritime history, which has been tastefully preserved for more than three centuries.
• North Ferry to Shelter Island leaves every 15-20 minutes during the day.
• For more information on ferry schedules: http://www.pagelinx.com/sinferry/

Hamptons

• Summertime resort for many NYC residents. It has miles of beautiful beaches that span over several quaint villages that include art galleries, night life, antique shops, boutiques, crafts, music, restaurants, mansions, vineyards and family farm stands.

Montauk Point

• Located on the eastern most tip of Long Island as a picturesque retreat at land's end where the Long Island Sound meets the Atlantic Ocean; where it is known as one of the "Fishing Capitals of the World"; where surfers travel from far and wide to be challenged by the surf at Ditch Plains; where hikers, mountain bicyclists, horseback riders and naturalists enjoy miles of scenic and unspoiled trails; where campers live on the beach at Hither Hills State Park; where golfers and tennis players play at the world renowned Montauk Downs and where windsurfers share beautiful Fort Pond Bay with sunfish, pedal boats and canoes.
• For more Lighthouse information go to: http://www.montauklighthouse.com/home.htm

New York City

• "The City that never sleeps" is an exciting vibrant city that has many attractions, museums, arts, festivals, theaters, parks, historical landmarks and great sports and entertainment venues.
• It's "the" place to visit and tour all year long. New York City consists of Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island. Manhattan is an island that is connected by a series of bridges and tunnels. It's divided into some interesting neighborhoods that each have a unique flavor of restaurants, nightclubs and events. For additional information go to:
  • http://www.mustseenewyork.com/
  • http://www.nycvisit.com/home/index.cfm

Port Jefferson

• Long Island's Historic Seaport is one of the most picturesque of waterside villages to be found.
• The village maintains its "small town" appeal with shops and restaurants occupying historic buildings, a marina, and the Port Jefferson Ferry to Connecticut.
• For additional information on ferry schedules: http://www.88844ferry.com/

Shelter Island

• This picturesque 8,000 acre island nestled between the North and South Forks of LI has beautiful homes, beaches, shops and restaurants.
• Accessible only by ferry shuttles from either Greenport or North Haven. For more information on ferry schedules go to: http://www.shelter-island.org/
• The Mashomack Nature Preserve on Shelter Island has hiking trails, a nature center and guidebooks about the ecosystem.

Staller Center at Stony Brook sponsors professional and cultural events. A calendar of events can be obtained by calling 631-632-7235.

Theatres

LI supports many semi-professional theatre groups. Some of the most popular are listed below:

• John Engeman Theater, Northport  - 631-261-2900 or order online: http://www.johnwengemantheater.com/
• Gateway Playhouse, Bellport - 631-286-1133
• Theatre Three Production, Port Jefferson - 631-928-9202
• Smithtown Performing Arts, Smithtown - 631-724-3700
• For a more detailed list, go to: http://www.webscope.com/li/arts.html
• The Nikon at Jones Beach Concert Theater is located within the Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh, NY. It is currently one of the top ranked amphitheaters in the country and plays host to today's top artists and celebrity attractions as well as festivals and fine arts performances. It comfortably seats 14,000 people. For a schedule of the Nikon at Jones Beach Concert series call 516-221-1000 or go to:  http://www.jonesbeach.com/.

Farm Stands

• Located within 20-minutes of BNL, heading north on William Floyd Parkway, then east onto Route 25, Route 25A, and Sound Avenue; or south on William Floyd Parkway, then traveling east on Montauk Highway (Route 27A).
• When in season, you may find fresh produce including strawberries, peaches, raspberries, corn, tomatoes, potatoes, cabbage, broccoli, home-made jam, fresh-baked pies.
• Seasonal pick your own fruit - apples, strawberries, peaches, pumpkins.
• Fresh Christmas Tree farm located on Sound Avenue, Baiting Hollow.

If you live in Mt. Sinai, Sound Beach, Miller Place, or Rocky Point, you are able to choose your library depending on your address.  i.e. Miller Place residents can choose Comsewogue or Port Jefferson Village; Longwood Schools use Longwood Library; Mastics/Moriches/Shirley use the Shirley Library. You must bring proof of address to obtain a library card.  All of the libraries have wonderful children/family/career/and other adult programs that are normally free or low cost. 

Winery Name	Phone #	Web Address
Anthony Nappa Wines	774-641-7488	www.anthonynappawines.com
Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard	631-369-0100	www.baitinghollowfarmvineyard.com
Bedell Cellars	631-734-7537	www.bedellcellars.com
Castello diBorghese Vineyard & Winery	631-734-5111	www.castellodiborghese.com
Channing Daughters	631-537-7224	www.channingdaughters.com
Clovis Point	631-722-4222	www.clovispointwines.com
Comtesse Thérése	631-779-2800	www.comtessetherese.com
Corey Creek Vineyards	631-765-4168	www.coreycreek.com
Diliberto Winery	631-722-3416	www.dilibertowinery.com
Duck Walk Vineyards	631-726-7555	www.duckwalk.com
Jamesport Vineyards	631-722-5256	www.Jamesportwines.com
Jason's Vineyards	631-238-5801	www.jasonsvineyard.com
Lieb Family Cellars	631-298-1942	www.liebcellars.com
Loughlin Vineyards	631-589-0027	www.loughlinvineyard.com
Macari Vineyards	631-298-0100	www.macariwines.com
Martha Clara Vineyards	631-298-0075	www.marthaclaravineyards.com
McCall Wines	404-274-2809	www.mccallwines.com
One Woman Vineyard	631-765-1200	www.onewomanwines.com
Osprey's Dominion Vineyards	631-765-6188	www.ospreysdominion.com
Palmer Vineyards	631-722-9463	www.palmervineyards.com
Paumanok Vineyards	631-722-8800	www.paumanok.com
Peconic Bay Winery	631-734-7361	www.peconicbaywinery.com
Pellegrini Vineyards	631-734-4111	www.pellegrinivineyards.com
Pindar Vineyards	631-734-6200	www.pindar.net
Pugliese Vineyards	631-734-4057	www.pugliesevineyards.com
Raphael	631-765-1100	www.raphaelwine.com
Roanoke Vineyards	631-727-4161	www.roanokevineyards.com
Scarola Vineyards	631-335-4199	www.scarolavineyards.com
Sherwood House Vineyard	631-779-2817	www.sherwoodhousevineyards.com
Shinn Estate Vineyards	631-804-0367	www.shinnestatevineyards.com
Sparkling Pointe	631-765-0200	www.sparklingpointe.com
Suhru Wines	631-603-8127	www.suhruwines.com
The Grapes of Roth	631-725-0004	www.thegrapesofroth.com
The Old Field Vineyards	631-765-2465	www.theoldfield.com
Vineyard 48	631-734-5200	www.vineyard48.net
Waters Crest Winery	631-734-5065	www.waterscrestwinery.com
Wolffer Estate	631-537-5106	www.wolffer.com

Variety Stores

Transportation & Travel

Airports

• Long Island MacArthur, Ronkonkoma, 631-467-6161 (16 miles to BNL)
• Kennedy International (JFK) - Queens, 718-656-4520 (56 miles to BNL)
• LaGuardia - Queens, 718-476-5000 (58 miles to BNL)
• Additional transportation information regarding airports, trains, ferries, taxis, limousine services and buses can be found at: http://www.bnl.gov/transportation/OtherTrans.asp

Buses

• Long Island Bus (MTA)
• Suffolk County Transit Information Service, 631-852-5200
• Additional transportation information regarding airports, trains, ferries, taxis, limousine services and buses can be found at: http://www.bnl.gov/transportation/OtherTrans.asp

Car Rentals

• Enterprise
  • On-site office in Building 400, Phone 631-344-4888
  • Hours 9:00am - 1:00pm and 3:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Official Brookhaven Business Rates: http://www.bnl.gov/transportation/EnterpriseRental.asp
• Alamo 800-327-9633
• Avis 800-331-1212
• Budget 800-527-0700
• Dollar 800-800-4000
• Hertz 800-654-3131
• National 800-CAR-RENT
• Rent-A-Wreck 800-535-1391
• Thrifty 800-367-2277

Ferries

• Cross Sound Ferry - 860-443-5281 with service from Orient Point, NY to New London, Conn -
  For schedule:  https://www.longislandferry.com/Default.asp
• Port Jefferson, NY to Bridgeport, Conn - 516-473-0286 or for a schedule: http://www.pagelinx.com/bpjferry/index.htm
• Shelter Island is accessible only by ferry shuttles from either Greenport or North Haven. For more information on ferry schedules: http://www.shelter-island.org/
• Fire Island has several ferries. To check schedules go to: http://www.webscope.com/li/ferries.html#fi

Limousine Service

• A-VIP Luxury Limousines - (631) 1-866-286-2900
• Spartan Limo - (631) 928-5454
• Chris Dee Limousines - (631) 979-3824
• Corporate Car Service - (631) 474-1213
• Islander Airport Shuttle & Limo Service (631)761-6900
• Tran-Star Executive Limousine Company (800) 894-7827
• http://www.bnl.gov/transportation/AirportShuttle.asp
• Additional transportation information regarding airports, trains, ferries, taxis, limousine services and buses can be found at: http://www.bnl.gov/transportation/OtherTrans.asp

Taxi Service

• Colonial Taxi - (631) 589-7878
• Courtesy Taxi - (631) 395-5237
• Four Ones Taxi Service - (631) 281-8581
• Lindy's Taxi - (631) 654-3456
• Sunset Taxi - (631) 588-8844
• Additional transportation information regarding airports, trains, ferries, taxis, limousine services and buses can be found at: http://www.bnl.gov/transportation/OtherTrans.asp

Trains

The Long Island Railroad (LIRR) serves all of LI with service to New York City's Penn Station. Connections are available from there to Amtrak and regional lines. The closest LIRR Station to BNL is in Mastic/Shirley; however, trains arrive and depart more frequently at the Patchogue and Ronkonkoma stations.

For shuttle information regarding Ronkonkoma Train Station, Shopping and Stony Brook University, please see:  On-site Transportation Shuttles

Transportation Office

Research Support Building, Bldg 400A, Brookhaven Avenue - Ext. 2535

• Hours of Operation:  Monday - Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
• Available to assist BNL employees, guests and visitors with transportation needs in support of Laboratory programs
• Additional transportation information regarding airports, trains, ferries, taxis, limousine services and buses can be found at: http://www.bnl.gov/transportation/OtherTrans.asp
• Map of BNL Campus
• Map & Directions to Brookhaven National Laboratory

Travel Office

Research Support Building, Bldg 400A, Brookhaven Avenue - Ext. 2531

• Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
• The BNL Travel Office provides cost-effective travel arrangements with the highest level of personal service for all official Laboratory business in accordance with BNL Policy, the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) and the International Air Transport Association guidelines (IATA).
• BNL Travel operates under contract with Omega World Travel as an on-site branch location staffed by BNL employees. 

Major Roadways on Long Island

Long Island Expressway (LIE) or Route 495. This is Long Island’s major highway, and runs east and west from New York City to Riverhead. At Riverhead, travelers must take county roads to get to the north or south forks of the Island. The exit numbers increase going east, and BNL is located north of Exit 68 on William Floyd Parkway.

William Floyd Parkway or County Road 46. This road runs north and south across the Island. To go north, turn right onto William Floyd Parkway as you exit the Lab; turn left to go south. To get onto the LIE, turn left onto William Floyd Parkway as you exit the Lab, and follow the signs for Route 495.

Secondary Roadways North of the Lab. There are four main east-west routes that parallel the LIE. Immediately north of the Lab is Route 25, also known as the Jericho Turnpike or Middle Country Road, which runs all the way out on the North Fork to Orient Point and all the way west to New York City. North of Route 25, at the end of William Floyd Parkway, is Route 25A, which runs along the North Shore from Smithtown to Riverhead.

Secondary Roadways South of the Lab. Route 27, also known as Sunrise Highway, runs along the South Shore. Most of the time its a four-lane divided highway. South of the Sunrise Highway is Montauk Highway, also known as Route 27A, which runs to the tip of the South Fork to Montauk Point.

Maps & Directions to BNL

Brookhaven National Laboratory is located on William Floyd Parkway, County Road 46, 1 1/2 miles north of Exit 68 of the Long Island Expressway. Directions on how to get to Brookhaven from airports, ferries and interstate highways are listed below.

• Map & directions to BNL 
• From Area Airports
• From Ferry Docks
• From New York City / Long Distance

Map & Directions on-site at BNL

• Directions to Seminar & Meeting Rooms at BNL 

Map of Long Island

• View Map of Long Island

Last Modified: September 25, 2013
Please forward all questions about this site to: Joanne Delles