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13D Filing: Basswood Capital and Bridge Bancorp Inc (BDGE)

Published on November 20, 2017 at 3:13 pm by Insider Monkey Staff in Hedge Funds

Bridge Bancorp Inc (NASDAQ:BDGE): Matthew Lindenbaum’s Basswood Capital filed an amended 13D.

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Ownership Summary Table

Name Sole Voting Power Shared Voting Power Sole Dispositive Power Shared Dispositive Power Aggregate Amount Owned Power Percent of Class
Basswood Capital Management 0 1,695,541 0 1,695,541 1,695,541 8.60%
Basswood Partners 0 404,172 0 404,172 404,172 2.05%
Basswood Enhanced Long Short GP 0 765,799 0 765,799 765,799 3.89%
Basswood Opportunity Partners 0 245,618 0 245,618 245,618 1.25%
Basswood Opportunity Fund, Inc 0 139,955 0 139,955 139,955 0.71%
Basswood Enhanced Long Short Fund 0 765,799 0 765,799 765,799 3.89%
Basswood Financial Fund 0 128,031 0 128,031 128,031 0.65%
Basswood Financial Fund, Inc 0 80,746 0 80,746 80,746 0.41%
Basswood Financial Long Only Fund 0 30,523 0 30,523 30,523 0.15%
Matthew Lindenbaum 161,015 1,695,541 161,015 1,695,541 1,856,556 9.42%
Bennett Lindenbaum 138,282 1,695,541 138,282 1,695,541 1,833,823 9.30%
Abigail Tambor 0 97,202 0 97,202 97,202 0.49%
Nathan Lindenbaum 3,889 311,319 3,889 311,319 315,208 1.60%
Nathan J. Lindenbaum 0 50,197 0 50,197 50,197 0.25%
Naftali Asher Investments 0 60,834 0 60,834 60,834 0.31%
Victoria and Benjamin Feder 0 9,875 0 9,875 9,875 0.05%
Victoria L Feder 0 87,327 0 87,327 87,327 0.44%
Marcel Lindenbaum 68,937 0 68,937 0 68,937 0.35%
Shari A. Lindenbaum 0 12,211 0 12,211 12,211 0.06%
Shari A. Lindenbaum 0 111,031 0 111,031 111,031 0.56%
Benjamin Feder 0 87,327 0 87,327 87,327 0.44%
Shai Tambor 0 194,404 0 194,404 194,404 0.99%
MGS Partners 0 81,000 0 81,000 81,000 0.41%

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Page 1 of 31 – SEC Filing

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13D
(Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934)
 (Amendment No. 4)*
Bridge Bancorp, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
108035106
(CUSIP Number)
Basswood Capital Management, L.L.C.
645 Madison Avenue, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10022
Attn: Matthew Lindenbaum
With a copy to:
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
787 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019
Attn: Michael A. Schwartz, Esq.
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
November 13, 2017
(Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)
If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§240.13d-l(e), 240.13d-l(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.
Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See §240.13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.
*
The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person’s initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.
The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Exchange Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Exchange Act (however, see the Notes).  

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Page 2 of 31 – SEC Filing

CUSIP No. 108035106
  1.
Name of Reporting Person
Basswood Capital Management, L.L.C.
  2.
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ☐        (b)  ☒
  3.
SEC Use Only
  4.
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
AF
  5.
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ☐
  6.
Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
  7.
Sole Voting Power
0
  8.
Shared Voting Power
1,695,541
  9.
Sole Dispositive Power
0
10.
Shared Dispositive Power
1,695,541
11.
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,695,541
12.
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ☐
13.
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
8.60%
14.
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA

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Page 3 of 31 – SEC Filing

CUSIP No. 108035106
  1.
Name of Reporting Person
Basswood Partners, L.L.C.
  2.
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ☐        (b)  ☒
  3.
SEC Use Only
  4.
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
AF
  5.
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ☐
  6.
Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
  7.
Sole Voting Power
0
  8.
Shared Voting Power
404,172
  9.
Sole Dispositive Power
0
10.
Shared Dispositive Power
404,172
11.
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
404,172
12.
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ☐
13.
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
2.05%
14.
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO

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Page 4 of 31 – SEC Filing

CUSIP No. 108035106
  1.
Name of Reporting Person
Basswood Enhanced Long Short GP, LLC
  2.
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ☐        (b)  ☒
  3.
SEC Use Only
  4.
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
AF
  5.
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ☐
  6.
Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
  7.
Sole Voting Power
0
  8.
Shared Voting Power
765,799
  9.
Sole Dispositive Power
0
10.
Shared Dispositive Power
765,799
11.
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
765,799
12.
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ☐
13.
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
3.89%
14.
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO

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Page 5 of 31 – SEC Filing

CUSIP No. 108035106
  1.
Name of Reporting Person
Basswood Opportunity Partners, LP
  2.
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ☐        (b)  ☒
  3.
SEC Use Only
  4.
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
WC
  5.
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ☐
  6.
Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
  7.
Sole Voting Power
0
  8.
Shared Voting Power
245,618
  9.
Sole Dispositive Power
0
10.
Shared Dispositive Power
245,618
11.
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
245,618
12.
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ☐
13.
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
1.25%
14.
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN

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Page 6 of 31 – SEC Filing

CUSIP No. 108035106
  1.
Name of Reporting Person
Basswood Opportunity Fund, Inc.
  2.
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ☐        (b)  ☒
  3.
SEC Use Only
  4.
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
WC
  5.
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ☐
  6.
Citizenship or Place of Organization
Cayman Islands
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
  7.
Sole Voting Power
0
  8.
Shared Voting Power
139,955
  9.
Sole Dispositive Power
0
10.
Shared Dispositive Power
139,955
11.
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
139,955
12.
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ☐
13.
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
0.71%
14.
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
CO

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Page 7 of 31 – SEC Filing

CUSIP No. 108035106
  1.
Name of Reporting Person
Basswood Enhanced Long Short Fund, LP
  2.
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ☐        (b)  ☒
  3.
SEC Use Only
  4.
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
WC
  5.
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ☐
  6.
Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
  7.
Sole Voting Power
0
  8.
Shared Voting Power
765,799
  9.
Sole Dispositive Power
0
10.
Shared Dispositive Power
765,799
11.
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
765,799
12.
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ☐
13.
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
3.89%
14.
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN

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Page 8 of 31 – SEC Filing

CUSIP No. 108035106
  1.
Name of Reporting Person
Basswood Financial Fund, LP
  2.
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ☐        (b)  ☒
  3.
SEC Use Only
  4.
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
WC
  5.
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ☐
  6.
Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
  7.
Sole Voting Power
0
  8.
Shared Voting Power
128,031
  9.
Sole Dispositive Power
0
10.
Shared Dispositive Power
128,031
11.
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
128,031
12.
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ☐
13.
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
0.65%
14.
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN

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Page 9 of 31 – SEC Filing

CUSIP No. 108035106
  1.
Name of Reporting Person
Basswood Financial Fund, Inc.
  2.
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ☐        (b)  ☒
  3.
SEC Use Only
  4.
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
WC
  5.
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ☐
  6.
Citizenship or Place of Organization
Cayman Islands
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
  7.
Sole Voting Power
0
  8.
Shared Voting Power
80,746
  9.
Sole Dispositive Power
0
10.
Shared Dispositive Power
80,746
11.
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
80,746
12.
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ☐
13.
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
0.41%
14.
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
CO

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Page 10 of 31 – SEC Filing

CUSIP No. 108035106
  1.
Name of Reporting Person
Basswood Financial Long Only Fund, LP
  2.
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ☐        (b)  ☒
  3.
SEC Use Only
  4.
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
WC
  5.
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ☐
  6.
Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
  7.
Sole Voting Power
0
  8.
Shared Voting Power
30,523
  9.
Sole Dispositive Power
0
10.
Shared Dispositive Power
30,523
11.
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
30,523
12.
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ☐
13.
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
0.15%
14.
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN

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Page 11 of 31 – SEC Filing

CUSIP No. 108035106
  1.
Name of Reporting Person
Matthew Lindenbaum
  2.
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ☐        (b)  ☒
  3.
SEC Use Only
  4.
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
AF
  5.
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ☐
  6.
Citizenship or Place of Organization
United States
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
  7.
Sole Voting Power
161,015
  8.
Shared Voting Power
1,695,541
  9.
Sole Dispositive Power
161,015
10.
Shared Dispositive Power
1,695,541
11.
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,856,556
12.
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ☐
13.
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
9.42%
14.
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN/HC

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Page 12 of 31 – SEC Filing

CUSIP No. 108035106
  1.
Name of Reporting Person
Bennett Lindenbaum
  2.
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ☐        (b)  ☒
  3.
SEC Use Only
  4.
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
AF
  5.
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ☐
  6.
Citizenship or Place of Organization
United States
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
  7.
Sole Voting Power
138,282
  8.
Shared Voting Power
1,695,541
  9.
Sole Dispositive Power
138,282
10.
Shared Dispositive Power
1,695,541
11.
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,833,823
12.
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ☐
13.
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
9.30%
14.
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN/HC

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Page 13 of 31 – SEC Filing

CUSIP No. 108035106
  1.
Name of Reporting Person
Abigail Tambor 2012 GST Trust
  2.
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ☐        (b)  ☒
  3.
SEC Use Only
  4.
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
WC
  5.
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ☐
  6.
Citizenship or Place of Organization
New York
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
  7.
Sole Voting Power
0
  8.
Shared Voting Power
97,202
  9.
Sole Dispositive Power
0
10.
Shared Dispositive Power
97,202
11.
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
97,202
12.
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ☐
13.
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
0.49%
14.
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO

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Page 14 of 31 – SEC Filing

CUSIP No. 108035106
  1.
Name of Reporting Person
Nathan Lindenbaum
  2.
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ☐        (b)  ☒
  3.
SEC Use Only
  4.
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
PF
  5.
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ☐
  6.
Citizenship or Place of Organization
United States
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
  7.
Sole Voting Power
3,889
  8.
Shared Voting Power
311,319
  9.
Sole Dispositive Power
3,889
10.
Shared Dispositive Power
311,319
11.
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
315,208
12.
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ☐
13.
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
1.60%
14.
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN

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Page 15 of 31 – SEC Filing

CUSIP No. 108035106
  1.
Name of Reporting Person
Nathan J. Lindenbaum 2015 Trust
  2.
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ☐        (b)  ☒
  3.
SEC Use Only
  4.
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
WC
  5.
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ☐
  6.
Citizenship or Place of Organization
New Jersey
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
  7.
Sole Voting Power
0
  8.
Shared Voting Power
50,197
  9.
Sole Dispositive Power
0
10.
Shared Dispositive Power
50,197
11.
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
50,197
12.
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ☐
13.
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
0.25%
14.
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO

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Page 16 of 31 – SEC Filing

CUSIP No. 108035106
  1.
Name of Reporting Person
Naftali Asher Investments LLC
  2.
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ☐        (b)  ☒
  3.
SEC Use Only
  4.
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
WC
  5.
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ☐
  6.
Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
  7.
Sole Voting Power
0
  8.
Shared Voting Power
60,834
  9.
Sole Dispositive Power
0
10.
Shared Dispositive Power
60,834
11.
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
60,834
12.
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ☐
13.
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
0.31%
14.
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO

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Page 17 of 31 – SEC Filing

CUSIP No. 108035106
  1.
Name of Reporting Person
Victoria and Benjamin Feder 2012 Children’s Trust
  2.
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ☐        (b)  ☒
  3.
SEC Use Only
  4.
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
WC
  5.
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ☐
  6.
Citizenship or Place of Organization
New York
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
  7.
Sole Voting Power
0
  8.
Shared Voting Power
9,875
  9.
Sole Dispositive Power
0
10.
Shared Dispositive Power
9,875
11.
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
9,875
12.
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ☐
13.
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
0.05%
14.
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO

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Page 18 of 31 – SEC Filing

CUSIP No. 108035106
  1.
Name of Reporting Person
Victoria L Feder 2012 GST Trust
  2.
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ☐        (b)  ☒
  3.
SEC Use Only
  4.
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
WC
  5.
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ☐
  6.
Citizenship or Place of Organization
New York
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
  7.
Sole Voting Power
0
  8.
Shared Voting Power
87,327
  9.
Sole Dispositive Power
0
10.
Shared Dispositive Power
87,327
11.
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
87,327
12.
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ☐
13.
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
0.44%
14.
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO

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Page 19 of 31 – SEC Filing

CUSIP No. 108035106
  1.
Name of Reporting Person
Marcel Lindenbaum 
  2.
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ☐        (b)  ☒
  3.
SEC Use Only
  4.
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
PF
  5.
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ☐
  6.
Citizenship or Place of Organization
United States
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
  7.
Sole Voting Power
68,937
  8.
Shared Voting Power
0
  9.
Sole Dispositive Power
68,937
10.
Shared Dispositive Power
0
11.
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
68,937
12.
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ☐
13.
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
0.35%
14.
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN

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CUSIP No. 108035106
  1.
Name of Reporting Person
Shari A. Lindenbaum 2014 Trust
  2.
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ☐        (b)  ☒
  3.
SEC Use Only
  4.
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
WC
  5.
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ☐
  6.
Citizenship or Place of Organization
New Jersey
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
  7.
Sole Voting Power
0
  8.
Shared Voting Power
12,211
  9.
Sole Dispositive Power
0
10.
Shared Dispositive Power
12,211
11.
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
12,211
12.
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ☐
13.
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
0.06%
14.
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO

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CUSIP No. 108035106
  1.
Name of Reporting Person
Shari A. Lindenbaum
  2.
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ☐        (b)  ☒
  3.
SEC Use Only
  4.
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
AF
  5.
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ☐
  6.
Citizenship or Place of Organization
United States
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
  7.
Sole Voting Power
0
  8.
Shared Voting Power
111,031
  9.
Sole Dispositive Power
0
10.
Shared Dispositive Power
111,031
11.
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
111,031
12.
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ☐
13.
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
0.56%
14.
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN

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CUSIP No. 108035106
  1.
Name of Reporting Person
Benjamin Feder
  2.
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ☐        (b)  ☒
  3.
SEC Use Only
  4.
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
AF
  5.
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ☐
  6.
Citizenship or Place of Organization
United States
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
  7.
Sole Voting Power
0
  8.
Shared Voting Power
87,327
  9.
Sole Dispositive Power
0
10.
Shared Dispositive Power
87,327
11.
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
87,327
12.
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ☐
13.
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
0.44%
14.
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN

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CUSIP No. 108035106
  1.
Name of Reporting Person
Shai Tambor
  2.
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ☐        (b)  ☒
  3.
SEC Use Only
  4.
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
AF
  5.
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ☐
  6.
Citizenship or Place of Organization
United States
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
  7.
Sole Voting Power
0
  8.
Shared Voting Power
194,404
  9.
Sole Dispositive Power
0
10.
Shared Dispositive Power
194,404
11.
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
194,404
12.
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ☐
13.
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
0.99%
14.
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN

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CUSIP No. 108035106
  1.
Name of Reporting Person
MGS Partners, LLC
  2.
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ☐        (b)  ☒
  3.
SEC Use Only
  4.
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
WC
  5.
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ☐
  6.
Citizenship or Place of Organization
New Jersey
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
  7.
Sole Voting Power
0
  8.
Shared Voting Power
81,000
  9.
Sole Dispositive Power
0
10.
Shared Dispositive Power
81,000
11.
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
81,000
12.
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ☐
13.
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
0.41%
14.
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO

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This Amendment No. 4 to Schedule 13D (this “Amendment No. 4”) is being filed with respect to the common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Common Stock”), of Bridge Bancorp, Inc. (the “Issuer”), to amend the Schedule 13D filed on June 29, 2015, as amended by Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13D filed on June 28, 2016, Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13D filed on November 25, 2016  and Amendment No. 3 to Schedule 13D filed on July 24, 2017 (as amended by Amendment No. 1, Amendment No. 2 and Amendment No. 3,  the “Schedule 13D”).
Item 4. Purpose of Transaction
Item 4 of the Schedule 13D is amended to include the following:
On November 13, 2017, Matthew Lindenbaum contacted Marcia Hefter, the Chairman of the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) requesting to be appointed to the Board.  The Board acknowledged Mr. Lindenbaum’s request and indicated that it would proceed with its normal process for considering such requests.
Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer
Items 5(a) – 5(b) of the Schedule 13D are amended to reflect the following:
(a) and (b). As of the date of this Amendment No. 4, each of the Reporting Persons beneficially owns shares of Common Stock in such numbers as set forth on the cover pages of this Schedule 13D.  The total number of shares each of the Reporting Persons beneficially owns represents such percentages of the Common Stock outstanding as set forth on the cover pages to this Schedule 13D based upon the 19,709,972 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of October 31, 2017, as reported in the Issuer’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) on November 8, 2017.
(b) By virtue of the relationships among the Reporting Persons, as described in this Schedule 13D, the Reporting Persons may be deemed to be a “group” under the Federal securities laws. If the Reporting Persons were deemed to be such a “group,” such group would collectively beneficially own 2,466,310 shares of Common Stock or 12.51% of Common Stock outstanding on the date of this Amendment No. 4.  Each of the Reporting Persons disclaims voting and investment power over shares of the Common Stock, except as set forth on the cover pages of this Schedule 13D.
Item 7. Material To Be Filed as Exhibits
Item 7 of the Schedule 13D is amended to include the following:
1) Joint Filing Agreement dated as of November 16, 2017.
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Dated:          November 16, 2017
Basswood Capital Management, L.L.C.
By:
/s/ Matthew Lindenbaum                             
Name: Matthew Lindenbaum
Title: Managing Member
Basswood Partners, L.L.C.
By:
/s/ Matthew Lindenbaum                             
Name: Matthew Lindenbaum
Title: Managing Member
Basswood Enhanced Long Short GP, LLC
By:
/s/ Matthew Lindenbaum                             
Name: Matthew Lindenbaum
Title: Managing Member
Basswood Opportunity Partners, LP
By: Basswood Capital Management, L.L.C.
By:
/s/ Matthew Lindenbaum                            
Name: Matthew Lindenbaum
Title: Managing Member
[Signature Page to Amendment No. 4 to Bridge Bancorp 13D]

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Basswood Opportunity Fund, Inc.
By: Basswood Capital Management, L.L.C.
By:
/s/ Matthew Lindenbaum                           
Name: Matthew Lindenbaum
Title: Managing Member
Basswood Enhanced Long Short Fund, LP
By: Basswood Capital Management, L.L.C.
By:
/s/ Matthew Lindenbaum                           
Name: Matthew Lindenbaum
Title: Managing Member
Basswood Financial Fund, LP
By: Basswood Capital Management, L.L.C.
By:
/s/ Matthew Lindenbaum                          
Name: Matthew Lindenbaum
Title: Managing Member
Basswood Financial Fund, Inc.
By: Basswood Capital Management, L.L.C.
By:
/s/ Matthew Lindenbaum                          
Name: Matthew Lindenbaum
Title: Managing Member
[Signature Page to Amendment No. 4 to Bridge Bancorp 13D]

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Basswood Financial Long Only Fund, LP
By: Basswood Capital Management, L.L.C.
By:
/s/ Matthew Lindenbaum                         
Name: Matthew Lindenbaum
Title: Managing Member
/s/ Matthew Lindenbaum                                  
Matthew Lindenbaum
/s/ Bennett Lindenbaum                                     
Bennett Lindenbaum
[Signature Page to Amendment No. 4 to Bridge Bancorp 13D]

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Abigail Tambor 2012 GST Trust
By:
/s/ Nathan J. Lindenbaum                           
Name: Nathan J. Lindenbaum
Title: Trustee
/s/ Nathan Lindenbaum                                        
Nathan Lindenbaum
MGS Partners, LLC
By:
/s/ Nathan Lindenbaum                                
Name: Nathan Lindenbaum
Title: Managing Member
Nathan J Lindenbaum 2015 Trust
By:
/s/ Shari A. Lindenbaum                               
Name: Shari A. Lindenbaum
Title: Trustee
Naftali Asher Investments LLC
By:
/s/ Shari A. Lindenbaum                               
Name: Shari A. Lindenbaum
Title: Manager
[Signature Page to Amendment No. 4 to Bridge Bancorp 13D]

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Victoria and Benjamin Feder 2012 Children’s Trust
By:
/s/ Nathan J. Lindenbaum                              
Name: Nathan J. Lindenbaum
Title: Trustee
/s/ Marcel Lindenbaum                                             
Marcel Lindenbaum
Shari A. Lindenbaum 2014 Trust
By:
/s/ Nathan J. Lindenbaum                                  
Name: Nathan J. Lindenbaum
Title: Trustee
/s/ Shari A. Lindenbaum                                             
Shari A. Lindenbaum
/s/ Shai Tambor                                                           
Shai Tambor
[Signature Page to Amendment No. 4 to Bridge Bancorp 13D]

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Victoria L. Feder 2012 GSTTrust
By:
/s/ Benjamin Feder                              
Name: Benjamin Feder
Title: Trustee
[Signature Page to Amendment No. 4 to Bridge Bancorp 13D]

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