🌊Your Long Island Summer Shortlist: Pediatricians, Museum Fun, and a New Dinner Spot

Hello Nassau! Let’s Talk What’s New & What’s Next
Monday is here, and we’re starting the week with a few local updates worth having on your radar.

Today’s edition has a little bit of everything for Nassau readers: a helpful pediatrician list for parents, summer programming at Long Island Children’s Museum, and a new Garden City restaurant now open on Franklin Avenue.

So grab your coffee, ease into the week, and let’s get into what’s happening around Nassau.

— Janine, Mo and Nick

Today’s Edition: 
🩺 16 Long Island pediatricians parents may want to know
🎨 Summer activities at Long Island Children’s Museum
🍽️ First look: The James opens in Garden City
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

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🩺 16 Long Island pediatricians parents may want to know

Finding the right pediatrician can be stressful, especially when your child needs more than routine checkups.

This 2026 A-List rounds up 16 Long Island pediatricians across general care and specialties like cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, neurology, developmental care, infectious disease, and neonatal care.

Use it as a starting point, then check insurance, availability, referrals, and fit for your child.

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🎨 Summer activities at Long Island Children’s Museum

Looking for ways to keep kids busy while school is out? Long Island Children’s Museum in Garden City has a full July and August calendar with hands-on activities, art workshops, animal encounters, theater performances, and carousel rides.

The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with Mondays listed as the quietest day to visit when camps aren’t scheduled. Families can check out programs like Bubble Magic, Create Your Castle, Dive In!, Citizen Science, watercolor projects, and special events including World Bee Day.

Some workshops, theater shows, and carousel rides require an extra fee.

🍽️ First look: The James opens in Garden City

Garden City has a new dinner spot to check out. The James has opened at 910 Franklin Ave. in the former Primehouse space, bringing its modern American brasserie concept from Babylon to Nassau County.

The restaurant seats about 130 guests, making it smaller and more intimate than the team’s other locations. For now, The James is open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday, with lunch service expected to begin in September. The restaurant is also booking private catered events on weekend afternoons.

516 Update Community Guide
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🌤️ WeatherWatch

Monday, July 6
High: 73°F | Low: 69°F
⛈️ Post-holiday washout with heavy rain and storms likely

Tuesday, July 7
High: 77°F | Low: 67°F
☔ Showers stick around, so keep the umbrella close

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Nassau Events Worth Knowing This Week

Here are a few local events to keep on your calendar, including family activities, community gatherings, live music, food events, and weekend plans across the county.

Before you go, check the event page for registration, parking, weather updates, and schedule changes.

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