Press Release
                              FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



Contact:  Howard H. Nolan                                   [GRAPHIC OMITTED]
          Senior Executive Vice President
          Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary
          (631) 537-1001, ext. 7255


           BRIDGE BANCORP, INC. ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2009 DIVIDEND

(Bridgehampton,  NY - June  23,  2009)  Bridge  Bancorp,  Inc.  (the  "Company")
(NASDAQ(R):  BDGE), the holding company for The Bridgehampton National Bank (the
"Bank"),  announced the declaration of a quarterly  dividend of $0.23 per share.
The dividend  will be payable on July 21, 2009 to  shareholders  of record as of
July 7, 2009. The Company continues its trend of uninterrupted dividends.

Bridge Bancorp, Inc. is a one bank holding company engaged in commercial banking
and financial  services through its wholly owned  subsidiary,  The Bridgehampton
National Bank.  Established in 1910, the Bank with assets of approximately  $800
million,  and a primary market area of the North and South Forks of Eastern Long
Island,  extending  westward  further  into Suffolk  County,  operates 15 retail
branch locations, including our newest branch in Shirley, New York. Through this
network and electronic  delivery channels,  we provide deposit and loan products
and financial services to local businesses, consumers and municipalities.  Title
insurance  services  are offered  through our  subsidiary,  Bridge  Abstract and
investments through Bridge Investment Services.

The Bridgehampton National Bank continues a rich tradition of involvement in the
community by supporting  programs and  initiatives  that promote local business,
the environment, education, healthcare, social services and the arts.