EX-99.1 2 exhibit99_1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 PRESS RELEASE TITLED, "BRIDGE BANCORP, INC. ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2006 DIVIDEND" Exhibit 99.1 Press Release Titled, "Bridge Bancorp, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2006 Dividend"
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 
Contact: Sandra Novick, SVP                                  
Corporate Secretary
(631) 537-1001, ext. 7263
 


(Bridgehampton, NY - September 26, 2006) Bridge Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ®/OTCBB:BDGE), the holding company for The Bridgehampton National Bank (“BNB”), announced the declaration of a quarterly dividend of $0.23 per share. The dividend will be payable on October 23, 2006 to shareholders of record as of October 10, 2006. The Company continues its trend of uninterrupted dividends. Bridge Bancorp, Inc. also continues to return value to shareholders through its ongoing Board approved stock repurchase program.

Founded in 1910, The Bridgehampton National Bank operates retail branches in Bridgehampton, East Hampton, Greenport Village, Hampton Bays, Mattituck, Montauk, Peconic Landing in Greenport, Sag Harbor, Southampton, Southampton Village, Southold and Westhampton Beach. The Bank will be opening a branch office in Cutchogue, as well as a new facility in Southampton Village, later this year.

The Bridgehampton National Bank maintains a policy of community involvement through programs and initiatives that enhance the environment and quality of life on eastern Long Island. BNB continues a rich tradition of involvement in the local community, supporting programs and initiatives that promote local businesses, the environment, education, healthcare, social services and the arts.
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