Bridge Bancorp nominates Matthew Lindenbaum for election to its Board of Directors

– USA, NY – Bridge Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:BDGE), the parent company of The Bridgehampton National Bank (“BNB”), today announced that Matthew Lindenbaum, Principal of Basswood Capital Management, L.L.C., has been nominated by the Board of Directors to stand for election as a Director at the next annual meeting of shareholders in May 2018. Mr. Lindenbaum previously served as a Director of Community National Bank (“CNB”), acquired by BNB in June 2015. “Matthew has been a significant shareholder of the Company for several years and was offered a board position in connection with the CNB acquisition. While he declined at the time, the Board is pleased to announce his nomination for directorship today. His knowledge of our Company and considerable experience as both a director and investor in community banking make him an excellent Director candidate,” stated Kevin M. O’Connor, President and Chief Executive Officer.

About Bridge Bancorp, Inc.

Bridge Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company engaged in commercial banking and financial services through its wholly owned subsidiary, The Bridgehampton National Bank. Established in 1910, BNB, with assets of approximately $4.3 billion, operates 44 retail branch locations serving Long Island and the greater New York metropolitan area. In addition, the Bank operates one loan production office in Manhattan. Through its branch network and its electronic delivery channels, BNB provides deposit and loan products and financial services to local businesses, consumers and municipalities. Title insurance services are offered through BNB’s wholly owned subsidiary, Bridge Abstract. Bridge Financial Services, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consultation.

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