This era saw members of prominent colonial families settled in the area, including members of the Hewlett family (the family after whom Hewlett, New York, and Hewlett Lane in Flower Hill are named).<ref name=":20">Template:Cite news</ref> Members of the family settled in the area during this time, and constructed the former Hewlett Homestead circa 1713.<ref name=":20" /><ref name=":1">Template:Cite web</ref>
At this time, the heart of Flower Hill was located where modern-day Port Washington Boulevard, Bonnie Heights Road, and Country Club Drive intersect.<ref name=":1" /> This area included a blacksmith, general store, tavern, a village well, and a cemetery, in addition to a small number of homes.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":43" />
Circa 1900, Carlos Munson – the heir to the Munson Steamship Company – and his wife, Mabel, settled in Flower Hill.<ref name=":1" /> Carlos and Mabel Munson were unhappy to be living near so many intoxicated locals found in this area, which prompted Mabel asking Carlos to do something to get rid of them. Carlos responded by purchasing the land, despite having no need for it.<ref name=":1" /> To further eliminate this issue, the Munsons gave some of this land to the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary.<ref name=":1" />
The two lines intersected at a junction located at the intersection of Middle Neck Road and Northern Boulevard.<ref name=":43" /><ref name=":83" /> This was also the site of the company's former Roslyn trolley yard and a substation; it was located at the northwestern corner of the intersection.<ref name=":83" />
Additionally, a trolley siding existed in Flower Hill on the east side of Port Washington Boulevard, near its intersection with modern-day Farmview Road.<ref name=":83" />
The push for Flower Hill's incorporation first started in 1930, when word was spread that Port Washington was planning to incorporate itself as a city.<ref name=":81" /> Upon hearing these rumors, residents of Flower Hill feared that the Flower Hill area would be placed within the boundaries of the proposed City of Greater Port Washington if those plans were ultimately to be approved. As a result, the residents of Flower Hill saw a need to incorporate the locality as a village, in order to prevent the area from becoming part of the rumored city.<ref name=":81" />
After two unsuccessful attempts to hold a hearing on Flower Hill's incorporation as a village, residents tried for a third time in April 1931, and were successful.<ref name=":81" /> With the approval of the application for a hearing, a vote to decide whether or not Flower Hill should incorporate itself was set for April 27 of that year; the vote would be held in Carlos Munson's real estate office.<ref name=":81" />
During the vote on April 27, the residents of Flower Hill voted unanimously in favor of incorporating Flower Hill as a village, and the Incorporated Village of Flower Hill was ultimately born.<ref name=":81" /><ref name=":18" />
In May 1931, a few weeks after the birth of the village, its certificate of incorporation was signed.<ref name=":81">Template:Cite book</ref> Carlos Munson was originally selected to serve as its first Mayor but turned down the position, which was subsequently given to Arthur G. Elvin.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":84">"Proceedings of a Regular Meeting -- Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Flower Hill, Nassau County, New York." July 8, 1940. Flower Hill Board Minutes. Village of Flower Hill. July 8, 1940.</ref><ref name=":85">Template:Cite web</ref> When founded, the population of Flower Hill was 288.<ref name=":18">Template:Cite web</ref> The first village meeting took place in Carlos Munson's real estate office; Village Hall now occupies this parcel of land.<ref name=":18" />
In the mid-1930s, the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary would establish St. Francis Hospital as a cardiac sanatorium for children, on the land given to them by Carlos Munson. The first children arrived at this facility on February 8, 1937.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":43"/>
Flower Hill started to see new housing developments be built in the coming years.<ref name=":1" /> One of the notable developments built during this time is a large part of the Flower Hill Estates subdivision, which was built by Walter Uhl. Uhl began to build many of these first homes in the vicinity of Country Club Drive, located in the Port Washington section of the village, and adjacent to the North Hempstead Country Club.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":113">Map: Map of Flower Hill Estates - Section 1 (Map). May 1939 – via Nassau County Public Records.</ref><ref name=":46">Template:Cite news</ref> Uhl built many of these homes in the colonial style, to ensure that they would fit in with existing buildings and surroundings. Some of these homes were also built with reused wood from barns in their ceilings.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":54">Template:Cite news</ref> During the subdivision's construction process in 1939, an old Spanish "piece-of-eight" was unearthed by a construction worker.<ref name=":07">Template:Cite news</ref> The coin, dating back to 1793, was presented by Uhl to the Port Washington Library.<ref name=":07" />
In the years and decades following the Second World War, Flower Hill continued to be suburbanized, and many new developments were built as a result.<ref name="DecennialCensus">Template:Cite web</ref> Many of these new developments were built over former estates (such as the Chanticlare at Flower Hill subdivision, which was built over the former estate of Jesse Ricks), farms (such as the Hewlett Farm subdivision, which was built over portions of the former Hewlett Homestead), and even former sand mines (such as certain parts of the Wildwood at Flower Hill development, built on land once owned by the Colonial Sand & Stone Company).<ref name=":20" /><ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Map: Map of Hewlett Farm, Incorporated Village of Flower Hill (Map). August 26, 1983 – via Nassau County Public Records.</ref><ref name=":10">Map: Wildwood at Flower Hill (Map). March 30, 1967 – via Nassau County Public Records.</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> A notable housing development built during this time is Flower Hill Country Estates, which was developed by Country Estates, Incorporated.<ref name=":43" /><ref name=":45">Template:Cite news</ref><ref name=":47">Map: "Map of Flower Hill Country Estates". November 29, 1954 – via Nassau County Public Records.</ref><ref name=":90">Template:Cite news</ref> The firm also built the Country Estates subdivision of nearby East Hills around the same time, over Clarence Mackay's former estate.<ref name=":43" /><ref name=":63">Template:Cite news</ref>
In 1946, Marjorie Church Logan (wife of William John Logan) was murdered in her home on Bonnie Heights Road – and her daughter, Marjory Jeanne, was shot and raped.<ref name="Sheffield 1–2, 8">Template:Cite news</ref> The suspect, Ward Beecher Caraway, was a butler and chauffeur at another estate in Flower Hill, and was ultimately sentenced to death for the crimes.<ref name="Sheffield 1–2, 8"/>
In 1948, Flower Hill Village Hall was constructed.<ref name=":43" /><ref name=":215">Template:Cite news</ref> It was designed by Roslyn-based architect Henry W. Johanson, and is located where Carlos Munson's real estate office had previously stood; it opened in 1949.<ref name=":43" /><ref name=":215" /><ref name=":42">Template:Cite web</ref>
The construction of so many new housing developments and homes in the village – and the subsequent influx of children – prompted the Roslyn Union Free School District to construct the Roslyn–Flower Hill Elementary School, to better serve the needs of the section of area of Flower Hill zoned for Roslyn's schools, as well as to resolve overcrowding at the district's other schools; this was one of several schools constructed in the district during this era.<ref name=":43" /><ref name=":51">Template:Cite web</ref> Built and opened in the early 1950s and sandwiched between the Wildwood and Broadridge developments, the Roslyn–Flower Hill Elementary School served the community until September 1980, when it was closed due to the declining enrollment numbers following the end of the baby-boom era.<ref name=":43" /><ref name=":51" /><ref name=":21">Template:Cite news</ref><ref name=":10" /><ref name=":73">Map: Flower Hill Broadridge (Map). February 25, 1942 – via Nassau County Public Records.</ref> The former school's property was later subdivided to become the Mashady Estates subdivision in the 1980s, and now consists of multiple single-family homes; it was developed by the N & H Development Corporation.<ref name=":43" /><ref name=":74">Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Between 2012 and 2016, Elaine Phillips served as the mayor of Flower Hill. She served in this capacity until being elected to the New York State Senate in November 2016.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2">Template:Cite news</ref> The Phillips Administration oversaw the rehabilitation and modernization of the village-owned Flower Hill Park, which included the installation of a state-of-the-art playground for children.<ref name=":3">Template:Cite web</ref>
On October 29, 2012, Superstorm Sandy made landfall, and caused widespread damage throughout the New York metropolitan area.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> The entirety of the Village of Flower Hill lost power as a result of this storm.<ref name=":30">Template:Cite web</ref> Due to communication errors from the Long Island Power Authority, some residents were without power for two unusually cold weeks.<ref name=":30" /> Village officials kept Village Hall open despite the fact that telephone lines and the heating system were initially down.<ref name=":30" /> Village officials also as regularly reached out to LIPA and local residents, and assisted in removing downed trees. Some officials even checked in on every senior living alone in the village, also offering them free transportation to and from shelters and ensuring that they were stocked with food.<ref name=":30" /> When the generators for Village Hall started to run, village officials started offering residents with heat, power, and even coffee at the building.<ref name=":30" /> There were no storm-related fatalities in Flower Hill, and only one home was lost within the village, when its generator caught fire.<ref name=":30" />
In response to all of the trees lost in Flower Hill due to Hurricane Sandy, the village created a tree planting program, through which residents can receive a free tree for their property, given that the tree is planted in the village's right-of-way.<ref name=":42" /><ref name=":80">Template:Cite web</ref> This program helped the village become recognized as a Tree City USA.<ref name=":42" />
Robert McNamara became Mayor in 2016, succeeding Senator Phillips.<ref name=":1" /> A notable accomplishment of the McNamara Administration was the initiation of the process of village's takeover of Middle Neck Road (former CR D55) – which connects Northern and Port Washington Boulevards – from Nassau County, which had been a goal of the village's for several years, given the poor upkeep from the Nassau County Department of Public Works.<ref name=":16">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name="nassauplan">Template:Cite report</ref> In the deal, the Nassau County would repair the road and repave the road, and would then sell it to the Village of Flower Hill for $1.<ref name=":16" /><ref name=":4" /><ref name=":17">Template:Cite web</ref> In the past, the Village of Flower Hill also purchased the Flower Hill Park and the Flower Hill section of Stonytown Road from Nassau County.<ref name=":17" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
McNamara's administration also implemented a construction impact fee for large construction projects.<ref name=":4">Template:Cite web</ref>
Mayor McNamara, who long-suffered from health complications, died on April 15, 2020.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":6">Template:Cite web</ref> Deputy Mayor Brian Herrington assumed the duties of Mayor, in light of McNamara's passing.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":6" /><ref name=":0">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":7">Template:Cite web</ref>
On August 4, 2020, Hurricane Isaias struck the New York metropolitan area as a strong tropical storm, causing widespread power outages and damage across the region.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Many trees in Flower Hill were uprooted, and much of the village lost power.<ref name=":26">Template:Cite web</ref> Due to communication errors from PSEG Long Island, many delays took place in restoring power to the entirety of the village, resulting in some residents being without power for more than a week.<ref name=":26" /><ref name=":27">Template:Cite web</ref> Village officials designated Village Hall as a cooling center and phone charging center for residents that were without power, following COVID-19 social distancing guidelines.<ref name=":27" />
The 2020 mayoral election was supposed to take place on March 18, 2020 – but was postponed first until April 28 and then again until September, due to an order signed by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo as a result of COVID-19.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The election ultimately took place on Tuesday, September 15, 2020.<ref name=":28">Template:Cite web</ref> The election, which was highly contested, saw then-Trustee Kate Hirsch challenging incumbent Mayor Brian Herrington.<ref name=":28" /> Herrington was ultimately re-elected by Flower Hill voters to serve a full term, defeating Hirsch; Herrington received 596 votes, and Hirsch received 233.<ref name=":28" /><ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":15">Template:Cite web</ref>
On February 23, 2021, the Arbor Day Foundation designated Flower Hill as a Tree City USA for the seventh consecutive year.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In early 2022, ownership of Middle Neck Road was officially transferred to the Village from Nassau County.<ref name=":52">Template:Cite web</ref>
In 2023, the Village of Flower Hill created a gallery at Village Hall, known as the Flower Hill Village Historical Gallery. The gallery covers the history of Flower Hill and the surrounding areas.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Some of the hills in Flower Hill reach elevations high enough that on a clear day, the skyline of New York City can easily be seen from the ground – most notably in the Manhasset portion of the village.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
The highest point in Flower Hill is on Ridge Drive East, at Template:Convert. The lowest point is Hempstead Harbor, which is at sea level.<ref name=":29" /><ref name=":65">Template:Cite web</ref> Both the highest and lowest points in Flower Hill are within the portion of the village served by the Roslyn Post Office.<ref name=":29">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":65" />
Furthermore, the village, as a whole, is located within the larger Long Island Sound/Atlantic Ocean Watershed.<ref name=":29" /><ref name=":66" /><ref name=":67" /><ref name=":68" />
Flower Hill is a bedroom community of the City of New York.<ref name=":1" /> As such, a significant number of Flower Hill residents commute to/from New York for work.<ref name=":1" />
The village itself is predominantly residential in character, with the heavy majority of residential lots within the village being zoned for single-family homes.<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":252">Template:Cite web</ref> The village has a business district at its southern end, along Northern Boulevard, Middle Neck Road, and Port Washington Boulevard; this is where the heavy majority of businesses within the village are located.<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":252" />
The largest employer in Flower Hill is St. Francis Hospital, located off Port Washington Boulevard near the center of the village.<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":8" /><ref name=":71">Template:Cite web</ref> As of 2021, the hospital employed approximately 3,573 people, also making it the third-largest employer overall within the Town of North Hempstead.<ref name=":71" />
The age distribution was 5.1% under the age of 5, 29.5% under the age of 18, 70.5% over the age of 18, and 15.4% 65 or older. The median age was 43.3 years.
The median household income was $234,702. About 3.1% of the population was below the poverty line, including 0.6% of those under age 18 and 16.8% of those age 65 or over.
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 4,665 people, 1,444 households, and 1,322 families in Flower Hill, and there were 1,597 housing units. The racial makeup of the village was 80.8% White, 5.1% African American, 0.0% Native American, 13.7% Asian, 0.0% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7% of the population.<ref name="GR2" />
Of the 1,444 households, 52.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 85.4% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 0.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 8.4% were non-families. 7.5% of households were one person, and 3.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.19 and the average family size was 3.35.
The median age was 41.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.2 males.
The median household income was $195,833 and the median family income was $202,895. Males had a median income of $160,242 versus $67,188 for females. About 1.7% of families were below the poverty line.
As of the 2000 United States Census, there were 4,508 people, 1,477 households, and 1,271 families in Flower Hill. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 1,514 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the village was 85.65% White, 1.04% African American, 0.02% Native American, 10.31% Asian, 0.98% from other races, and 2.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.02% of the population.<ref name="GR2">Template:Cite web</ref>
Of the 1,477 households, 39.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.1% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.9% were non-families. 11.8% of households were one person, and 6.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.29.
The age distribution was 26.1% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 29.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.
The median household income was $121,999 and the median family income was $133,075. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $49,688 for females. The per capita income for the village was $64,997. About 2.0% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.7% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.
As of January 2025, the mayor of Flower Hill is Randall Rosenbaum, the deputy mayor is Frank Genese, and the village trustees are Mary Jo Collins, Claire Dorfman, Max Frankel, Frank Genese, Gary Lewandowski, and Arthur Smith.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":7" /><ref name=":9">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":32">Template:Cite news</ref> All elected officials on the Board of Trustees serve two-year terms and are unpaid.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
The following is a list of Flower Hill's mayors, from 1931 to present:<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" /><ref name=":7" />
Flower Hill is located entirely within the Town of North Hempstead's 6th council district, which as of January 2025 is represented on the North Hempstead Town Council by Mariann Dalimonte (D–Port Washington).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Flower Hill is located entirely within the Nassau County Legislature's 11th Legislative district, which as of January 2025 is represented by Delia DiRiggi-Whitton (D–Glen Cove).<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":78">Template:Cite web</ref>
Template:Flower Hill, NY Election Districts
Flower Hill contains four election districts which are located wholly within the village. All of these districts are located within New York's 16th State Assembly district (AD 16):<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":23">Template:Cite web</ref>
AD 16 – ED 059
AD 16 – ED 060
AD 16 – ED 061
AD 16 – ED 062
Additionally, the North Hempstead Country Club and one residence are located within AD16 – ED055. This district is shared between parts of unincorporated Port Washington and this part of Flower Hill, and like the other four election districts in Flower Hill, it is also located within New York's 16th State Assembly district.<ref name=":23" />
In the 2024 U.S. presidential election, the majority of Flower Hill's voters voted for Donald J. Trump (R).<ref name=":23" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Elderfields Preserve – A historic farm, museum, and nature preserve; it is owned by Nassau County.<ref name=":48" />
Flower Hill also features and maintains several smaller park strips throughout the village, in addition to a network of walking tours pertaining to the history of the village.<ref name=":43" />
Additionally, the portion of Flower Hill zoned for the Manhasset Union Free School District is located within the boundaries of (and is thus served by) the Manhasset Park District.<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":49">Template:Cite web</ref> This special district owns and operates numerous parks and parking facilities throughout the Greater Manhasset area.<ref name=":49" />
Additionally, the Roslyn Union Free School District's former Roslyn–Flower Hill Elementary School was located within the section of the village zoned for Roslyn's schools.<ref name=":21" />
The Village of Flower Hill is also home to the Vincent Smith School.<ref name=":25">Template:Cite web</ref> This private school is located off Port Washington Boulevard and serves students in grades one through twelve.<ref name=":25" /><ref>Map: Homewood, Inc. Village of Flower Hill (Map). May 1968 – via Nassau County Public Records.</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Flower Hill is served by three library districts, which correspond with the school district boundaries:<ref name=":12" />
The Bryant Library (Roslyn) – Serves the section of the village zoned for the Roslyn UFSD, through the Bryant Library.<ref name=":12" />
The Manhasset Library District – Serves the section of the village zoned for the Manhasset UFSD, through the Manhasset Public Library.<ref name=":12" />
The Port Washington Library District – Serves the section of the village zoned for the Port Washington UFSD, through the Port Washington Public Library.<ref name=":12" />
All three libraries are members of the Nassau Library System.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Additionally, the western end of the William Cullen Bryant Viaduct, which carries NY 25A over Hempstead Harbor and the Village of Roslyn, is located in Flower Hill.<ref name=":12" />
Flower Hill is served by the n20H, n20X, n21, and n23 bus routes – all of which are operated by Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE).<ref name=":13">Template:Cite web</ref> These four bus routes travel through the area via Northern Boulevard and Old Northern Boulevard, along the southern border of Flower Hill.<ref name=":13" /> The n23 also travels along Port Washington Boulevard, through the heart of the village.<ref name=":13" />
File:N20H bus, Roslyn.jpgA westbound n20H bus turning onto Northern Boulevard from Old Northern Boulevard in Flower Hill.
Additionally, the North Shore Line of the New York and North Shore Traction Company trolley line ran from Flushing to Roslyn, and connected with the Port Washington Line at the intersection of Middle Neck Road and Northern Boulevard.<ref name=":43" /><ref name=":12" /><ref name=":83" />
Furthermore, a New York and North Shore Traction Company trolley yard, known as the Roslyn Trolley Yard, existed at the northwestern corner of Northern Boulevard and Middle Neck Road, with one of the system's electrical substations being located adjacent to it.<ref name=":43" /><ref name=":83" />
PSEG Long Island provides power to all homes and businesses within the Village of Flower Hill.<ref name=":27" /><ref name=":38" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Most places in Flower Hill are not connected to a sanitary sewer system – although there were failed plans in the 1970s to create a sewer district for much of northwestern Nassau County, which would have included Flower Hill in the second phase of the $122 million (1972 USD) project.<ref name=":80" /><ref>Template:Cite news</ref> As such, the majority of homes and businesses in Flower Hill rely on cesspools and septic systems.<ref name=":80" />
The Manhasset–Lakeville Fire District – Serves most of the section of Flower Hill zoned for the Manhasset UFSD.<ref name=":33" /><ref name=":34" />
The Port Washington Fire District – Serves the section of Flower Hill zoned for the Port Washington UFSD – as well as some portions zoned for the Manhasset UFSD.<ref name=":35" />
The Roslyn Fire District – Serves the section of Flower Hill zoned for the Roslyn UFSD.<ref name=":36" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
The Flower Hill Cemetery – A historic cemetery located in the village; it was designated a Village of Flower Hill Historic Landmark in 2023.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":43" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> It is also known as the "Burtis Cemetery" and the "Old Cemetery at Flower Hill".<ref name=":43" /><ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
The Sands Barn – An old barn, dating back to the 17th century; it is operated by the Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society and located at their museum in the village.<ref name=":43" /> It was designated as a Village of Flower Hill Historic Landmark on April 3, 2023.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":44">Template:Cite book</ref> It is designated as a Village of Flower Hill Historic Landmark, a New York State Landmark, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":43" /><ref name=":44" />
The Hewlett-Munson-Williams House – Another original, surviving farm house located within the village.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":43" /><ref name=":19" /><ref name=":48">Template:Cite web</ref> This home is now part of Nassau County's 4-acre (1.6 ha) Elderfields Preserve, and is home to the Art Guild.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":43" /><ref name=":48" /><ref name=":19" />
Benjamin Heller – Lawyer known for participating in the creation of the New York City Code of Ethics. Served as the Mayor of Flower Hill between 1963 and 1970.<ref name=":1" /> He lived on Hemlock Road.<ref name=":06">Template:Cite news</ref><ref name=":110">Template:Cite news</ref>
Milton Hopkins – Biology professor and author. Hopkins was the husband of Elizabeth Hewlett Hopkins, of the Hewlett family; they resided in the Hewlett Homestead.<ref name=":20" /><ref name=":43" /><ref name=":14">Template:Cite news</ref>
Patrice Munsel – American opera singer; Munsel was the youngest singer to ever star at the Metropolitan Opera, at the age of 17.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref name="pmwosastn">Template:Cite news</ref>
Elaine Phillips – Served as Mayor of Flower Hill from 2012 until 2016, when she was elected to the New York State Senate on November 8, 2016.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" />
Günter Reimann – Economist and writer from Germany; vocal critic of Adolf Hitler, fascism, and the Nazis.<ref>1990-1991 Village Tax Roll. Village of Flower Hill. 1991.</ref>
Jesse J. Ricks – Former board chairman of Union Carbide; his estate, Chanticlare, was subdivided in the 1960s and became the Chanticlare at Flower Hill housing development.<ref name=":43" /><ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Map of Chanticlare at Flower Hill, Situated in Flower Hill, Nassau Co., N.Y.(Map). June 15, 1965 – via Nassau County Public Records.</ref>
Michael J. Tully, Jr. – Former lawyer and politician; Tully served as the Town of North Hempstead Supervisor and as a New York State Senator. He died of a heart attack in his home on Elderfields Road in 1997.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
Charles F. Vachris – Civil engineer and founder of Vachris Engineering; lived on Ridge Drive West and Dogwood Lane.<ref name=":89">Template:Cite web</ref> Vachris served in various roles in Flower Hill's government, such as Village Trustee and Village Engineer.<ref name=":89" />
John W. Walter – Mayor of Flower Hill between 1988 and 1996, and following that, the Village Historian until his death in 2018.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":22" /> Walter was the first cousin of President Donald J. Trump.<ref name=":22">Template:Cite web</ref>
Bagley Wright – Real estate developer and philanthropist, notable for being a developer of the Space Needle in Seattle. Wright and his family moved to an Aspinwall & Simpson-designed home on Elderfields Road around 1940.<ref name=":43" /><ref name=":04">Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>