Exhibit 99.1

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:	Howard H. Nolan
	Senior Executive Vice President
	Chief Financial Officer
	(631) 537-1001, ext. 7255

BRIDGE BANCORP, INC.

REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR END 2015 RESULTS

Growth in Loans, Core Deposits and Record Core Net Income

(Bridgehampton, NY – January 29, 2016) Bridge Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:BDGE), the parent company of The Bridgehampton National Bank (“BNB”), today announced fourth quarter and year end results for 2015. Highlights of the Company's financial results for the quarter and year include:

“This was a successful and transformative year for BNB. We delivered sizable increases in net income, earnings per share, and many other financial results. Our scale and reach grew organically and through the acquisition of Community National Bank (“CNB”) as we added new customers and expanded relationships, increasing loans and deposits and creating a branch network stretching from Montauk to Manhattan. These milestones were the result of our BNB team delivering on our board’s vision, coupled with a resilient economy and customers and business partners who have a shared vision for success. We are proud of the 2015 achievements and poised to

deliver on the challenges of 2016 and beyond,” commented Kevin M. O'Connor, President and CEO of Bridge Bancorp, Inc.

Net Earnings and Returns

Net income for the quarter was $8.0 million or $.46 per share, compared to $4.2 million or $.36 per share for the fourth quarter of 2014. Net income for 2015 was $21.1 million or $1.43 per share, compared to $13.8 million or $1.18 per share for 2014. Core net income for the fourth quarter was $8.5 million or $.49 per share, compared to $4.9 million or $.42 per share, for the same period in 2014. For 2015, core net income was $27.3 million or $1.85 per share, compared to $18.3 million or $1.57 per share in 2014. Core net income reflects the quarterly and annual results adjusted for certain costs, net of tax, related to the completed CNB acquisition, as well as net securities gains and losses, gains on the sale of loans, and a reduction in income tax expense associated with changes in New York City tax law enacted in the second quarter of 2015. In addition, 2015 earnings per share reflect the impact of the 5.6 million shares issued on June 19, 2015 in connection with the CNB acquisition. Rising net income reflects the growth in earning assets generating higher levels of net interest income and offsetting increases in operating expenses. Returns on average assets and equity for 2015 were .71% and 7.91% compared to .64% and 7.76% in 2014, respectively, while core returns on average assets and equity for 2015 were .92% and 10.23%, compared to .85% and 10.31% in 2014, respectively.

Interest income grew in 2015 as average earning assets increased by 36% or $718.4 million, and the net interest margin increased to 3.57% from 3.41%. The increase in the net interest margin reflects a shift in asset mix from lower yielding securities to higher yielding loans associated with greater loan demand and the acquired earning assets. Net interest margin increased in the fourth quarter of 2015 to 3.39% from 3.36% in the fourth quarter of 2014. This improvement was primarily attributable to the positive impact of increased loan demand, higher deposit balances, and higher yields on securities, partially offset by higher cost of borrowings related to the subordinated debentures.

The provision for loan losses was $1.0 million for the quarter, $.5 million higher than the 2014 fourth quarter. For 2015, the provision was $4.0 million, an increase of $1.8 million from 2014. The higher provision in the fourth quarter and for the year 2015 is principally due to growth in the loan portfolio. The Company realized net charge-offs of $.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2015 compared to net recoveries of $.1 million for the 2014 fourth quarter and $.9 million of net charge-offs for 2015, compared to $.6 million in 2014.

Total non-interest income was $3.4 million for the quarter, $.9 million higher than the fourth quarter of 2014, driven by an increase in other non-interest income, principally customer fee income, bank-owned life insurance (“BOLI”) and a gain on sale of the guaranteed portion of Small Business Administration (“SBA”) loans. During 2015, total non-interest income increased $4.5 million over 2014 due to a decrease in net securities losses and higher other income, principally BOLI, customer fee income, gains on the sales of SBA loans, commercial real estate loans, and multi-family loans.

Non-interest expense for 2015 increased in both the quarter and year due to higher operating costs associated with the acquired CNB operations and facilities, investments in technology, additional marketing costs, and CNB related acquisition costs. Although non-interest expense increased in 2015, the Company’s ratio of core operating expenses to average assets decreased to 2.08% from 2.17% in 2014.

Balance Sheet and Asset Quality

Total assets were $3.78 billion at December 31, 2015, $1.5 billion higher than 2014 and average assets for 2015 increased $819 million or 38%. This growth includes the assets from the CNB acquisition.  Total asset growth, excluding the impact of the CNB transaction, was $500 million or 21% over December 2014, including organic growth of $440 million or 41% in loans. Earning asset growth continues to be funded principally by deposits, which increased $1.0 billion or 55% to $2.84 billion. The increase in deposits at year end, exclusive of CNB deposits, reflects organic growth of $310 million, or 17% compared to December 2014. Demand deposits

totaled $1.16 billion at December 2015, representing 41% of total deposits and an increase of $454 million or 65% higher than December 2014. The increase in demand deposits, excluding the acquired CNB demand deposits, reflects organic growth of $231 million or 33%.

Asset quality measures remained strong as non-performing assets were $1.6 million or .04% of total assets at December 2015 compared to $1.2 million or .05% at December 2014. Non-performing loans of $1.4 million represent .06% of total loans at December 2015, compared to $1.2 million or .09% at December 2014. Loans 30 to 89 days past due increased $.2 million to $1.5 million at December 2015, due to the addition of CNB acquired loans. Loans past due 90 days and still accruing at December 2015 was comprised of acquired loans of $1.0 million, an increase of $.8 million, compared to December 2014. Additionally, the Company held $.3 million of OREO at December 2015 compared to none at December 2014.

The $700 million of acquired CNB loans were recorded at their fair value at acquisition, as required, effectively netting estimated future losses against the loan balances. Accordingly, the allowance for loan losses to total loans ratio is calculated based on BNB originated loans and excludes acquired loans. The allowance for loan losses increased $3.1 million to $20.7 million at December 2015 from $17.6 million as of December 2014. The allowance as a percentage of BNB originated loans was 1.21% at December 2015 compared to 1.39% at December 2014. This decline reflects an improving economy, increasing collateral values, and improving asset quality trends.

Stockholders’ equity grew $166.0 million to $341.1 million at December 2015, compared to $175.1 million at December 2014. The growth reflects earnings, as well as $157.5 million of common shares issued in connection with the CNB acquisition, and capital raised in connection with the Dividend Reinvestment Plan, partially offset by a decrease in the fair value of available for sale investment securities and shareholders' dividends. The Company's capital ratios exceed all fully phased in capital requirements under the Basel III rules and the Bank remains classified as well capitalized. Additionally, in connection with its prudent capital management planning, the Company intends on filing a new shelf registration statement in March 2016 to replenish issuable securities.

“After seven years without raising rates, the Federal Reserve in December 2015 raised short term interest rates 25 basis points and signaled possible future increases in rates in 2016. To date, this initial rate change has not resulted in significant movement in deposit and loan rates. Future Fed rate increases will likely be influenced by various economic factors. Also, given the recent sell off in the stock markets, the Fed will consider whether these indicators portend a future recession. The Company continues to actively manage its balance sheet and related interest rate and credit risk considering these current economic conditions,” commented Mr. O’Connor.

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 ("BNB"). Established in 1910, BNB, with assets of approximately $3.8 billion, operates 40 retail branch locations serving Long Island and the greater New York metropolitan area. In addition, the Bank operates two loan production offices: one in Manhattan, and one in Riverhead, New York. 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. For more information visit www.bridgenb.com.

BNB also has a rich tradition of involvement in the community, supporting programs and initiatives that promote local business, the environment, education, healthcare, social services and the arts.

Please see the attached tables for selected financial information.

This report may contain statements relating to the future results of the Company (including certain projections and business trends) that are considered “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “PSLRA”). Such forward-looking statements, in addition to historical information, involve risk and uncertainties, and are based on the beliefs, assumptions and expectations of management of the Company. Words such as “expects,” “believes,” “should,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “will,” “potential,” “could,” “intend,” “may,” “outlook,” “predict,” “project,” “would,” “estimated,” “assumes,” “likely,” and variation of such similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, possible or assumed estimates with respect to the financial condition, expected or anticipated revenue, and results of operations and business of the Company, including earnings growth; revenue growth in retail banking lending and other areas; origination volume in the consumer, commercial and other lending businesses; current and future capital management programs; non-interest income levels, including fees from the title abstract subsidiary and banking services as well as product sales; tangible capital generation; market share; expense levels; and other business operations and strategies. For this presentation, the Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the PSLRA.

Factors that could cause future results to vary from current management expectations include, but are not limited to, changing economic conditions; legislative and regulatory changes, including increases in FDIC insurance rates; monetary and fiscal policies of the federal government; changes in tax policies; rates and regulations of federal, state and local tax authorities; changes in interest rates; deposit flows; the cost of funds; demands for loan products; demand for financial services; competition; changes in the quality and composition of the Bank’s loan and investment portfolios; changes in management’s business strategies; changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines; changes in real estate values; an unexpected increase in operating costs; expanded regulatory requirements as a result of the Dodd-Frank Act; difficulties related to the integration of the businesses following the CNB merger, which could adversely affect operating results; and other risk factors discussed elsewhere, and in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this report, and the Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements.

BRIDGE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Condition (unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share amounts and financial ratios)

(1) Q4 2015 Capital ratios have been calculated under the new Basel III requirements.

(2) Excludes goodwill and other intangible assets.

(3) Represents loans acquired in connection with the Community National Bank, FNBNY Bancorp, Inc., and Hamptons State Bank acquisitions.

BRIDGE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share amounts and financial ratios)

(1) See reconciliations of GAAP to Core (Non-GAAP) disclosure provided elsewhere herein.

(2) Tangible Stockholders' Equity excludes goodwill and other intangible assets.

BRIDGE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Non-GAAP Disclosure (unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share amounts and financial ratios)

Reconciliation of GAAP and core financial measures for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014:

The tables above provide a reconciliation of GAAP (As Reported) and non-GAAP (Core) financial measures. A non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of historical or future financial performance, financial position or cash flows that excludes or includes amounts that are required to be disclosed in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("U.S. GAAP"). The Company’s management believes the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with a greater understanding of the Company’s operating results in addition to the results measured in accordance with GAAP. While management uses these non-GAAP measures in its analysis of the Company’s performance, this information should not be viewed as a substitute for financial results determined in accordance with GAAP or considered to be more important than financial results determined in accordance with GAAP.

BRIDGE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Supplemental Financial Information

Condensed Consolidated Average Balance

Sheets And Average Rate Data (unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)

BRIDGE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Supplemental Financial Information

Condensed Consolidated Average Balance

Sheets And Average Rate Data (unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)