Dime Community Bancshares 10-Q 8 May 14 2014 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 12, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'DIME COMMUNITY BANCSHARES INC	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001005409	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'No	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$447.20
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	36,859,347	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q1	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-14	'	'

UNAUDITED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS:	'	'
Cash and due from banks	$66,120	$45,777
Total cash and cash equivalents	66,120	45,777
Investment securities held-to-maturity (estimated fair value of $5,820 and $5,163 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively)(fully unencumbered)	5,324	5,341
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value:	'	'
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value (fully unencumbered):	3,654	18,649
Mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale, at fair value:	'	'
Mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale, at fair value:	30,652	31,543
Trading securities	6,948	6,822
Loans:	'	'
Real estate, net	3,943,521	3,697,380
Other loans	1,873	2,139
Less allowance for loan losses	-20,429	-20,153
Total loans, net	3,924,965	3,679,366
Loans held for sale	0	0
Premises and fixed assets, net	26,067	26,077
Premises held for sale	0	3,624
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY) capital stock	53,593	48,051
Other real estate owned (OREO)	18	18
Goodwill	55,638	55,638
Other assets	107,390	107,284
Total Assets	4,280,369	4,028,190
Due to depositors:	'	'
Interest bearing deposits	2,410,338	2,332,689
Non-interest bearing deposits	176,636	174,457
Total deposits	2,586,974	2,507,146
Escrow and other deposits	110,062	69,404
FHLBNY advances	1,033,150	910,000
Trust Preferred securities payable	70,680	70,680
Other liabilities	37,868	35,454
Total Liabilities	3,838,734	3,592,684
Stockholders' Equity:	'	'
Preferred stock ($0.01 par, 9,000,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013)	0	0
Common stock ($0.01 par, 125,000,000 shares authorized, 52,862,963 shares and 52,854,483 shares issued at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, and 36,720,170 shares and 36,712,951 shares outstanding at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively)	528	528
Additional paid-in capital	252,680	252,253
Retained earnings	408,009	402,986
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of deferred taxes	-4,637	-4,759
Unallocated common stock of Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)	-2,718	-2,776
Unearned Restricted Stock Award common stock	-2,680	-3,193
Common stock held by Benefit Maintenance Plan (BMP)	-9,012	-9,013
Treasury stock, at cost (16,142,793 shares and 16,141,532 shares at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively)	-200,535	-200,520
Total Stockholders' Equity	441,635	435,506
Total Liabilities And Stockholders' Equity	$4,280,369	$4,028,190

UNAUDITED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME1

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS	'	'
Fair value of investment securities held to maturity	$5,820	$5,163
Stockholders' Equity	'	'
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	9,000,000	9,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	125,000,000	125,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	52,862,963	52,854,483
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	36,720,170	36,712,951
Treasury stock (in shares)	16,142,793	16,141,532

UNAUDITED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME2

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Interest income:	'	'
Loans secured by real estate	$40,861	$43,148
Other loans	25	25
Mortgage-backed securities	248	459
Investment securities	70	129
Federal funds sold and other short-term investments	522	544
Total interest income	41,726	44,305
Interest expense:	'	'
Deposits and escrow	4,621	5,201
Borrowed funds	6,850	6,790
Total interest expense	11,471	11,991
Net interest income	30,255	32,314
Provision for loan losses	281	157
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	29,974	32,157
Non-interest income:	'	'
Total other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses	0	0
Less: Non-credit portion of OTTI recorded in other comprehensive income (before taxes)	0	0
Net OTTI recognized in earnings	0	0
Service charges and other fees	655	712
Net mortgage banking income	999	161
Net gains on securities	14	210
Net (loss) gain on the disposal of other assets	649	0
Income from bank owned life insurance	387	413
Other	356	402
Total non-interest income	3,060	1,898
Non-interest expense:	'	'
Salaries and employee benefits	8,519	8,933
Stock benefit plan amortization expense	989	1,018
Occupancy and equipment	2,750	2,532
Data processing costs	838	812
Federal deposit insurance premiums	505	511
Provision for losses on OREO	0	180
Other	2,222	2,323
Total non-interest expense	15,823	16,309
Income before income taxes	17,211	17,746
Tax expense (benefit)	7,177	7,176
Net income	10,034	10,570
Earnings per Share:	'	'
Basic (in dollars per share)	$0.28	$0.30
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$0.28	$0.30
STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	'	'
Net income	10,034	10,570
Amortization and reversal of net unrealized loss on securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity, net of taxes of $8 and $27 during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively,	12	34
Reduction in non-credit component of OTTI charge, net of taxes of $4 during the three months ended both March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively,	4	4
Reclassification adjustment for securities sold during the period, net of taxes of $(50) during the three months ended March 31, 2013 (Reclassified from net gain on securities)	0	-60
Net unrealized securities gains (losses) arising during the period, net of deferred taxes (expense) benefit of $(30) and $196 during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively,	-37	241
Change in pension and other posttirement obligations, net of deferred tax benefit of $118 during the three months ended March 31, 2014	143	0
Comprehensive Income	$10,156	$10,789

UNAUDITED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME3

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	'	'
Amortization and reversal of net unrealized loss on securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity, taxes	$8	$27
Reduction in non-credit component of OTTI charge, taxes	4	4
Non-credit component of OTTI charge recognized during the period, tax	0	-50
Reclassification adjustment for securities sold during the period, taxes	-30	196
Net unrealized securities gains arising during the period, tax	$118	$0

UNAUDITED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME4

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, net of tax [Member]	ESOP [Member]	Unearned Restricted Stock Award Common Stock [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Common Stock Held by BMP [Member]
In Thousands
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	'	$520	$239,041	$379,166	($9,640)	($3,007)	($3,122)	($202,584)	($8,800)
Stock options exercised	'	2	2,060	'	'	'	'	'	'
Forfeited restricted stock award shares returned to treasury stock	'	'	0	'	'	'	0	10	'
Tax benefit of stock plans	'	'	71	'	'	'	'	'	'
BMP award distribution	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0
Amortization of excess fair value over cost - ESOP stock and stock options expense	'	'	292	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	10,570	'	'	10,570	'	'	'	'	'
Cash dividends declared and paid	'	'	'	-4,881	'	'	'	'	'
Reduction in non credit component of OTTI charge, net of taxes	4	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive income recognized during the period, net of tax	-219	'	'	'	219	'	'	'	'
Amortization of earned portion of ESOP stock	'	'	'	'	'	57	'	'	'
Amortization of earned portion of restricted stock awards	'	'	'	'	'	'	526	'	'
Balance at Mar. 31, 2013	400,500	522	241,464	384,855	-9,421	-2,950	-2,596	-202,574	-8,800
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	435,506	528	252,253	402,986	-4,759	-2,776	-3,193	-200,520	-9,013
Stock options exercised	'	0	139	'	'	'	'	'	'
Forfeited restricted stock award shares returned to treasury stock	'	'	-3	'	'	'	18	-15	'
Tax benefit of stock plans	'	'	-14	'	'	'	'	'	'
BMP award distribution	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1
Amortization of excess fair value over cost - ESOP stock and stock options expense	'	'	305	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	10,034	'	'	10,034	'	'	'	'	'
Cash dividends declared and paid	'	'	'	-5,011	'	'	'	'	'
Reduction in non credit component of OTTI charge, net of taxes	4	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive income recognized during the period, net of tax	-122	'	'	'	122	'	'	'	'
Amortization of earned portion of ESOP stock	'	'	'	'	'	58	'	'	'
Amortization of earned portion of restricted stock awards	'	'	'	'	'	'	495	'	'
Balance at Mar. 31, 2014	$441,635	$528	$252,680	$408,009	($4,637)	($2,718)	($2,680)	($200,535)	($9,012)

UNAUDITED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME5

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Net income	$10,034	$10,570
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Net gain on sale of investment securities available-for-sale	0	-110
Net gain on trading securities	-14	-100
Net gain on sale of loans	-27	-12
Net gain on the sale of OREO and other assets	-649	0
Net depreciation, amortization and accretion	673	720
Stock plan compensation (excluding ESOP)	531	599
ESOP compensation expense	327	286
Provision for loan losses	281	157
Provision for losses on OREO	0	180
Credit to reduce the liability for loans sold with recourse	-1,040	-92
Increase in cash surrender value of BOLI	-387	-413
Deferred income tax provision (credit)	-29	55
Excess tax expense (benefit) from stock benefit plans	14	-71
Changes in assets and liabilities:	'	'
Origination of loans held for sale	0	-1,393
Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale	0	1,496
Decrease in other assets	431	1,900
(Decrease) Increase in other liabilities	3,478	4,507
Net cash provided by operating activities	13,623	18,279
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Proceeds from maturities of investment securities held-to-maturity	52	279
Proceeds from calls and principal repayments of investment securities available-for-sale	15,000	14,750
Proceeds from sales of investment securities available-for-sale	0	366
Proceeds from sales of trading securities	0	131
Purchases of investment securities available-for-sale	-4	-372
Purchases of mortgage backed securities available-for-sale	-875	0
Acquisition of trading securities	-112	-135
Principal collected on mortgage backed securities available-for-sale	1,682	5,911
Proceeds from the sale of loans	12,970	4,079
Purchases of loans	-221,924	-3,750
Net (increase) decrease in loans	-36,898	-41,817
Proceeds from the sale of premises	4,273	0
Purchases of fixed assets, net	-653	-253
(Purchase) Redemption of FHLBNY capital stock	-5,542	4,275
Net cash used in investing activities	-232,031	-16,536
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Increase in due to depositors	79,828	121,886
Increase in escrow and other deposits	40,658	36,699
Repayment of FHLBNY advances	-645,000	-95,000
Proceeds from FHLBNY advances	768,150	0
Exercise of stock options	139	2,062
Excess tax benefit of stock benefit plans	-14	71
BMP benefit distribution	1	0
Cash dividends paid	-5,011	-4,881
Net cash provided by Financing Activities	238,751	60,837
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	20,343	62,580
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	45,777	79,076
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD	66,120	141,656
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:	'	'
Cash paid for income taxes	3,413	7,623
Cash paid for interest	11,144	11,998
Loans transferred to OREO	0	765
Amortization of unrealized loss on securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity	12	34
Net decrease in non-credit component of OTTI	$4	$4

NATURE_OF_OPERATIONS

NATURE OF OPERATIONS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
NATURE OF OPERATIONS [Abstract]	'
NATURE OF OPERATIONS	'
	1	NATURE OF OPERATIONS
	The Holding Company is a Delaware corporation and parent company of the Bank, a New York State chartered stock savings bank.  The Holding Company's direct subsidiaries are the Bank, 842 Manhattan Avenue Corp., and Dime Community Capital Trust 1.  The Bank's direct subsidiaries are Boulevard Funding Corp., Dime Insurance Agency Inc., DSBW Preferred Funding Corporation, DSBW Residential Preferred Funding Corp., Dime Reinvestment Corp. and 195 Havemeyer Corp.
	The Bank maintains its headquarters in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, New York and operates twenty-five full service retail banking offices located in the New York City ("NYC") boroughs of Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx, and in Nassau County, New York.  The Bank's principal business is gathering deposits from customers within its market area and via the internet, and investing them primarily in multifamily residential, commercial real estate and mixed used loans, as well as mortgage-backed securities ("MBS"), obligations of the U.S. Government and Government Sponsored Enterprises ("GSEs"), and corporate debt and equity securities.  All of the Bank's lending occurs in the greater NYC metropolitan area.

SUMMARY_OF_ACCOUNTING_POLICIES

SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]	'
SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES	'
	2	SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the Company's financial condition as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the results of operations and statements of comprehensive income for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, and the changes in stockholders' equity and cash flows for the three-month period ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.  The results of operations for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the remainder of the year ending December 31, 2014.  Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") have been omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC').
	The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Please see "Part I - Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Critical Accounting Policies" for a discussion of areas in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements utilizing significant estimates.
	These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2013 and notes thereto.

RECENT_ACCOUNTING_PRONOUNCEMEN

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS [Abstract]	'
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS	'
	3	RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
	In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-08, "Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity"("ASU 2014-08").  ASU 2014-08 changes the criteria for reporting discontinued operations and provides financial statement users additional information related to the assets, liabilities, income, and expenses of discontinued operations.  ASU 2014-08 also seeks to both clarify existing confusion related to, and inconsistent financial reporting of, discontinued operations under existing GAAP guidance, and enhance convergence between GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards.  Under ASU 2014-08, only disposals that represent strategic shifts and have a major effect on the organization's operations and financial results are to be presented as discontinued operations.  ASU 2014-08 further requires disclosure of the pretax income attributable to a disposal of a significant part of an organization that does not meet the criteria for discontinued operations reporting, providing users information about the ongoing trends in a reporting organization's results from continuing operations. Adoption of ASU 2014-08 is required for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2015, with early adoption permitted.  Adoption of ASU 2014-08 is not expected to have a material impact upon the Company's consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

TREASURY_STOCK

TREASURY STOCK	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
TREASURY STOCK [Abstract]	'
TREASURY STOCK	'
	4.   TREASURY STOCK
	The Holding Company did not repurchase any of its common stock into treasury during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

OTHER_COMPREHENSIVE_INCOME_LOS

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Text Block]	'
	5	OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
	The before and after tax amounts allocated to each component of other comprehensive income (loss) are presented in the table below.  Reclassification adjustments related to securities available-for-sale are included in the line entitled net gain on securities in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.
			Pre-tax			Tax Expense (Benefit)			After tax
			Amount						Amount
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Securities held-to maturity and transferred securities:
	Change in non-credit component of OTTI		$	8		$	4		$	4
	Change in unrealized loss on securities transferred to held to maturity			20			8			12
	Total securities held-to-maturity and transferred securities			28			12			16
	Securities available-for-sale:
	Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net income			-			-			0
	Change in net unrealized gain during the period			(67	)		(30	)		(37	)
	Total securities available-for-sale			(67	)		(30	)		(37	)
	Defined benefit plans:
	Reclassification adjustment for expense included in salaries and employee benefits expense			261			118			143
	Total defined benefit plans			261			118			143
	Total other comprehensive income		$	222		$	100		$	122
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
	Securities held-to-maturity and transferred securities:
	Change in non-credit component of OTTI		$	8		$	4		$	4
	Change in unrealized loss on securities transferred to held to maturity			61			27			34
	Total securities held-to-maturity and transferred securities			69			31			38
	Securities available-for-sale:
	Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net income			(110	)		(50	)		(60	)
	Change in net unrealized gain during the period			437			196			241
	Total securities available-for-sale			327			146			181
	Defined benefit plans:
	Reclassification adjustment for expense included in salaries and employee benefits expense			-			-			-
	Total defined benefit plans			-			-			-
	Total other comprehensive income		$	396		$	177		$	219
	Activity in accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss), net of tax, was as follows:
			Securities Held-to-Maturity and Transferred Securities			Securities Available-for-Sale			Defined Benefit Plans			Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Gain (Loss)
	Balance as of January 1, 2014		$	(878	)	$	1,319		$	(5,200	)	$	(4,759	)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications			16			(37	)		-			(21	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss			-			-			143			143
	Net other comprehensive income (loss) during the period			16			(37	)		143			122
	Balance as of March 31, 2014		$	(862	)	$	1,282		$	(5,057	)	$	(4,637	)
	Balance as of January 1, 2013		$	(1,043	)		1,178		$	(9,775	)	$	(9,640	)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications			38			241			-			279
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss			-			(60	)		-			(60	)
	Net other comprehensive income during the period			38			181			0			219
	Balance as of March 31, 2013		$	(1,005	)	$	1,359		$	(9,775	)	$	(9,421	)

EARNINGS_PER_SHARE_EPS

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) [Abstract]	'
EARNINGS PER SHARE	'
	6	EARNINGS PER SHARE ("EPS")
	Basic EPS is computed by dividing income attributable to common stock by the weighted-average common shares outstanding during the reporting period.  Diluted EPS is computed using the same method as basic EPS, but reflects the potential dilution that would occur if "in the money" stock options were exercised and converted into common stock.  In determining the weighted average shares outstanding for basic and diluted EPS, treasury stock and unallocated ESOP shares are excluded.  Vested restricted stock award shares are included in the calculation of the weighted average shares
	outstanding for basic and diluted EPS.  Unvested restricted stock award shares are recognized as a special class of securities under ASC 260.
	The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of basic EPS and diluted EPS for the periods presented:
			Three Months Ended March 31,
			2014			2013
	Net income per the Consolidated Statements of Income		$	10,034		$	10,570
	Less: Dividends paid and earnings allocated to participating securities			(45	)		(46	)
	Income attributable to common stock		$	9,989		$	10,524
	Weighted average common shares outstanding, including participating securities			36,094,495			35,147,851
	Less: weighted average participating securities			(317,810	)		(324,880	)
	Weighted average common shares outstanding			35,776,685			34,822,971
	Basic EPS		$	0.28		$	0.3
	Income attributable to common stock		$	9,989		$	10,524
	Weighted average common shares outstanding			35,776,685			34,822,971
	Weighted average common equivalent shares outstanding			112,899			56,268
	Weighted average common and equivalent shares outstanding			35,889,584			34,879,239
	Diluted EPS		$	0.28		$	0.3
	Common equivalent shares resulting from the dilutive effect of "in-the-money" outstanding stock options are calculated based upon the excess of the average market value of the Holding Company's common stock over the exercise price of outstanding in-the-money stock options during the period.
	There were 364,715 and 1,300,035 weighted-average stock options outstanding for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, which were not considered in the calculation of diluted EPS since their exercise prices exceeded the average market price during the period.

ACCOUNTING_FOR_STOCK_BASED_COM

ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK BASED COMPENSATION	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK BASED COMPENSATION [Abstract]	'
ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK BASED COMPENSATION	'
	7	ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK BASED COMPENSATION
	During the three-month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the Holding Company and Bank maintained the Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. 2001 Stock Option Plan for Outside Directors, Officers and Employees, the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan and the Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. 2013 Equity And Incentive Plan (collectively the "Stock Plans"), which are discussed more fully in Note 15 to the Company's audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013, and which are subject to the accounting requirements of ASC 505-50 and ASC 718.
	Stock Option Awards
	Combined activity related to stock options granted under the Stock Plans during the periods presented was as follows:
			At or for the Three Months Ended March 31,
			2014			2013
	Options outstanding – beginning of period			1,615,771			2,456,137
	Options granted			-			-
	Options exercised			(8,480	)		(157,670	)
	Options forfeited			(618,895	)		(3,095	)
	Options outstanding – end of period			988,396			2,295,372
	Intrinsic value of options exercised		$	5		$	150
	Compensation expense recognized			36			73
	Remaining unrecognized compensation expense			105			261
	Intrinsic value of outstanding options at period end			2,294			1,070
	Intrinsic value of vested options at period end			2,177			841
	Weighted average exercise price of vested options – end of period			14.76			15.98
	There were no grants of stock options during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.
	Restricted Stock Awards
	The Company, from time to time, issues restricted stock awards to outside directors and certain officers under the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan.  Typically, awards to outside directors fully vest on the first anniversary of the grant date, while awards to officers vest in equal annual installments over a four-year period.
	The following is a summary of activity related to the restricted stock awards granted under the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan during the periods indicated:
			At or for the Three Months Ended March 31,
			2014			2013
	Unvested allocated shares – beginning of period			318,314			328,003
	Shares granted			-			-
	Shares vested			-			(6,855	)
	Shares forfeited			(1,261	)		-
	Unvested allocated shares – end of period			317,053			321,148
	Compensation recorded to expense		$	495		$	526

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LOANS RECEIVABLE AND CREDIT QUALITY	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
LOANS RECEIVABLE AND CREDIT QUALITY [Abstract]	'
LOANS RECEIVABLE AND CREDIT QUALITY	'
	8	LOANS RECEIVABLE AND CREDIT QUALITY
	Loans are reported at the principal amount outstanding, net of unearned fees or costs and the allowance for loan losses.  Interest income on loans is recorded using the level yield method.  Under this method, discount accretion and premium amortization are included in interest income.  Loan origination fees and certain direct loan origination costs are deferred and amortized as yield adjustments over the contractual loan terms.
	The Company paid an aggregate premium of $13,163 on real estate loans repurchased during the three months ended March 31, 2014.  The premium will be amortized as an adjustment to interest income throughout the remaining estimated life of the loans.
	Credit Quality Indicators:
	The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt, such as:  current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors.  The Company analyzes loans individually by classifying them as to credit risk.  This analysis includes all non-homogeneous loans, such as multifamily residential, mixed use residential (i.e., loans in which the aggregate rental income of the underlying collateral property is generated from both residential and commercial units, but the majority of such income is generated from the residential units), mixed use commercial real estate (i.e., loans in which the aggregate rental income of the underlying collateral property is generated from both residential and commercial units, but the majority of such income is generated from the commercial units), commercial real estate and construction and land acquisition loans, as well as one-to four family residential and cooperative and condominium  apartment loans with balances in excess of the Fannie Mae ("FNMA") conforming loan limits for high-cost areas such as the Bank's primary lending area ("FNMA Limits") that are deemed to meet the definition of impaired.  This analysis is performed on a quarterly basis.  The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:
	Special Mention.  Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management's close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the Bank's credit position at some future date.
	Substandard.  Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.
	Doubtful.  Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of then existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.
	At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Bank had a portion of one loan classified as doubtful, with a full reserve applied against the balance deemed doubtful.  All real estate loans not classified as Special Mention, Substandard or Doubtful were deemed pass loans at both March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
	The following is a summary of the credit risk profile of real estate loans (including deferred costs) by internally assigned grade as of the dates indicated:
			Balance at March 31, 2014
	Grade		One- to Four-Family Residential, Including Condominium and Cooperative Apartment			Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use			Commercial			Commercial Real Estate		Construction		Total Real Estate Loans
									Mixed Use Real Estate
	Not Graded(1)		$	7,996		$	-		$	-		$	-	$	-	$	7,996
	Pass			58,807			3,158,734			296,484			353,786		-		3,867,811
	Special Mention			7,517			13,703			5,428			17,529		222		44,399
	Substandard			2,452			3,692			4,571			11,280		-		21,995
	Doubtful			-			-			1,320			-		-		1,320
	Total		$	76,772		$	3,176,129		$	307,803		$	382,595	$	222	$	3,943,521
	(1) Amount comprised of fully performing one- to four-family residential and condominium and cooperative unit loans with balances equal to or less than the FNMA Limits.
			Balance at December 31, 2013
	Grade		One- to Four-Family Residential, Including Condominium and Cooperative Apartment			Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use			Commercial			Commercial Real Estate		Construction		Total Real Estate Loans
									Mixed Use
									Real Estate
	Not Graded(1)		$	11,370		$	-		$	-		$	-	$	-	$	11,370
	Pass			53,472			2,900,979			364,808			299,122		-		3,618,381
	Special Mention			6,651			17,938			5,203			4,420		-		34,212
	Substandard			2,463			3,633			4,579			21,154		268		32,097
	Doubtful			-			-			1,320			-		-		1,320
	Total		$	73,956		$	2,922,550		$	375,910		$	324,696	$	268	$	3,697,380
	(1) Amount comprised of fully performing one- to four-family residential and condominium and cooperative unit loans with balances equal to or less than the FNMA Limits.
	For consumer loans, the Company evaluates credit quality based on payment activity.  Consumer loans that are 90 days or more past due are placed on non-accrual status, while all remaining consumer loans are classified and evaluated as performing.
	The following is a summary of the credit risk profile of consumer loans by internally assigned grade:
	Grade		Balance at March 31, 2014			Balance at December 31, 2013
	Performing		$	1,857		$	2,136
	Non-accrual			16			3
	Total		$	1,873		$	2,139
	The following is a breakdown of the past due status of the Company's investment in loans (excluding accrued interest and loans held for sale) as of the dates indicated:
	At March 31, 2014
			30 to 59 Days Past Due			60 to 89 Days Past Due			Loans 90 Days or More Past Due and Still Accruing Interest			Non-accrual (1)		Total Past Due		Current		Total Loans
	Real Estate:
	One- to four-family residential, including condominium and cooperative apartment		$	264		$	200		$	-		$	1,382	$	1,846	$	74,926	$	76,772
	Multifamily residential and residential mixed use			-			-			2,699			1,271		3,970		3,172,159		3,176,129
	Commercial mixed use real   estate			-			-			-			4,400		4,400		303,403		307,803
	Commercial real estate			-			-			-			5,707		5,707		376,888		382,595
	Construction			-			-			-			-		-		222		222
	Total real estate		$	264		$	200		$	2,699		$	12,760	$	15,923	$	3,927,598	$	3,943,521
	Consumer		$	1		$	5		$	-		$	16	$	22	$	1,851	$	1,873
	(1) Includes all loans on non-accrual status regardless of the number of days such loans were delinquent as of March 31, 2014.
	At December 31, 2013
			30 to 59 Days Past Due			60 to 89 Days Past Due			Loans 90 Days or More Past Due and Still Accruing Interest			Non-accrual (1)		Total Past Due		Current		Total Loans
	Real Estate:
	One- to four-family residential, including condominium and  cooperative apartment		$	143		$	302		$	-		$	1,242	$	1,687	$	72,269	$	73,956
	Multifamily residential and residential mixed use			744			-			1,031			1,197		2,972		2,919,578		2,922,550
	Commercial mixed use real estate			-			-			-			4,400		4,400		371,510		375,910
	Commercial real estate			404			-			-			5,707		6,111		318,585		324,696
	Construction			-			-			-			-		-		268		268
	Total real estate		$	1,291		$	302		$	1,031		$	12,546	$	15,170	$	3,682,210	$	3,697,380
	Consumer		$	6		$	4		$	-		$	3	$	13	$	2,126	$	2,139
	(1) Includes all loans on non-accrual status regardless of the number of days such loans were delinquent as of December 31, 2013.
	Accruing Loans 90 Days or More Past Due:
	The Bank continued accruing interest on seven real estate loans with an aggregate outstanding balance of $2,699 at March 31, 2014, and five real estate loans with an aggregate outstanding balance of $1,031 at December 31, 2013, all of which were 90 days or more past due on their respective contractual maturity dates.  These loans continued to make monthly payments consistent with their initial contractual amortization schedule exclusive of the balloon payments due at maturity.  These loans were well secured and were expected to be refinanced, and, therefore, remained on accrual status and were deemed performing assets at the dates indicated above.
	Troubled Debt Restructured Loans ("TDRs").
The following table summarizes outstanding TDRs by underlying collateral type as of the dates indicated:
		As of March 31, 2014						As of December 31, 2013
		No. of Loans			Balance			No. of Loans			Balance
One- to four-family residential, including condominium and cooperative apartment			3		$	930			3		$	934
Multifamily residential and residential mixed use			4			1,137			4			1,148
Commercial mixed use real estate			-			-			-			-
Commercial real estate			5			22,165			5			22,245
Total real estate			12		$	24,232			12		$	24,327
The following table summarizes outstanding TDRs by accrual status as of the dates indicated:
	As of March 31, 2014						As of December 31, 2013
	No. of Loans			Balance			No. of Loans			Balance
Outstanding principal balance at period end			12		$	24,232			12		$	24,327
TDRs on accrual status at period end			10			18,525			10			18,620
TDRs on non-accrual status at period end			2			5,707			2			5,707
Accrual status for TDRs is determined separately for each TDR in accordance with the Bank's policies for determining accrual or non-accrual status.  At the time an agreement is entered into between the Bank and the borrower that results in the Bank's determination that a TDR has been created, the loan can be on either accrual or non-accrual status.  If a loan is on non-accrual status at the time it is restructured, it continues to be classified as non-accrual until the borrower has demonstrated compliance with the modified loan terms for a period of at least six months.  Conversely, if at the time of restructuring the loan is performing (and accruing), it will remain accruing throughout its restructured period, unless the loan subsequently meets any of the criteria for non-accrual status under the Bank's policy and agency regulations.
The Company has not restructured troubled consumer loans, as its consumer loan portfolio has not experienced any problem issues warranting restructuring.  Therefore, all TDRs were collateralized by real estate at both March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
There were no loan modifications during the three months ended March 31, 2014 or March 31, 2013 that met the definition of a TDR.
The Bank's allowance for loan losses at March 31, 2014 reflected $419 of allocated reserve associated with TDRs.  The Bank's allowance for loan losses at December 31, 2013 reflected $451 of allocated reserve associated with TDRs.  Activity related to reserves associated with TDRs was immaterial during the three-months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.
As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Bank had no loan commitments to borrowers with outstanding TDRs.
A TDR is considered to be in payment default once it is 90 days contractually past due under the modified terms.  All TDRs are considered impaired loans and are evaluated individually for measurable impairment, if any.
There were no TDRs which defaulted within twelve months following the modification during the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 or December 31, 2013 (thus no significant impact to the allowance for loan losses during those periods).
Impaired Loans
A loan is considered impaired when, based on then current information and events, it is probable that all contractual amounts due will not be collected in accordance with the terms of the loan.  Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due.  Loans that experience insignificant payment delays or shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired.  Management determines the significance of payment delays and shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower's prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.
The Bank considers TDRs and non-accrual multifamily residential and commercial real estate loans, along with non-accrual one- to four-family loans in excess of the FNMA Limits, to be impaired.  Non-accrual one-to four-family loans equal to or less than the FNMA Limits, as well as all consumer loans, are considered homogeneous loan pools and are not required to be evaluated individually for impairment unless considered a TDR.
Impairment is typically measured using the difference between the outstanding loan principal balance and either: 1) the likely realizable value of a note sale; 2) the fair value of the underlying collateral, net of likely disposal costs, if repayment is expected to come from liquidation of the collateral; or 3) the present value of estimated future cash flows (using the loan's pre-modification rate for some of the performing TDRs).  If a TDR is substantially performing in accordance with its restructured terms, management will look to either the potential net liquidation proceeds of the underlying collateral or the present value of the expected cash flows from the debt service in measuring impairment (whichever is deemed most appropriate under the circumstances).  If a TDR has re-defaulted, generally the likely realizable net proceeds from either a note sale or the liquidation of the collateral is considered when measuring impairment.  Measured impairment is either charged off immediately or, in limited instances, recognized as an allocated reserve within the allowance for loan losses.
Please refer to Note 9 for tabular information related to impaired loans.
Delinquent Serviced Loans Subject to a Recourse Obligation
Until February 20, 2014, the Bank serviced a pool of multifamily loans sold to FNMA, and retained an obligation (off-balance sheet contingent liability) to absorb a portion of any losses (as defined in the seller/servicer agreement) incurred by FNMA in connection with the loans sold (the "First Loss Position").  This pool of loans was re-acquired on February 20, 2014, and the First Loss Position was extinguished.  At December 31, 2013 delinquencies within this pool of loans were immaterial.  On February 20, 2014, all of the loans in the repurchased pool were performing.  Any delinquencies related to these loans as of March 31, 2014 are reported in the table on page 12.

ALLOWANCE_FOR_LOAN_LOSSES_AND_

ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES AND RESERVE FOR FIRST LOSS POSITION ON MULTIFAMILY LOANS SOLD TO FNMA	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES AND RESERVE FOR FIRST LOSS POSITION ON MULTIFAMILY LOANS SOLD TO FNMA [Abstract]	'
ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES AND RESERVE FOR FIRST LOSS POSITION ON MULTIFAMILY LOANS SOLD TO FNMA	'
	9	ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES AND LIABILITY FOR FIRST LOSS POSITION
	The allowance for loan losses may consist of specific and general components.  The Bank's periodic evaluation of its allowance for loan losses (specific or general) is comprised of four primary components: (1) impaired loans; (2) non-impaired substandard loans; (3) non-impaired special mention loans; and (4) pass graded loans.  Within these components, the Company has identified the following portfolio segments for purposes of assessing its allowance for loan losses (specific or general): (1) real estate loans; and (2) consumer loans.  Within these segments, the Bank analyzes the allowance for loan losses based upon the underlying collateral type (classes).  Consumer loans represent a nominal portion of the Company's loan portfolio, and were thus evaluated in aggregate as of both March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
	Impaired Loan Component
	All multifamily residential, mixed use, commercial real estate and construction loans that are deemed to meet the definition of impaired are individually evaluated for impairment.  In addition, all condominium or cooperative apartment and one- to four-family residential real estate loans in excess of the FNMA Limits are individually evaluated for impairment.  Impairment is typically measured using the difference between the outstanding loan principal balance and either: (1) the likely realizable value of a note sale; (2) the fair value of the underlying collateral, net of likely disposal costs, if repayment is expected to come from liquidation of the collateral; or (3) the present value of estimated future cash flows (using the loan's pre-modification rate in the case of some performing TDRs).  For impaired loans on non-accrual status, either of the initial two measurements is utilized.
	All TDRs are considered impaired loans and are evaluated individually for measurable impairment, if any.  If a TDR is substantially performing in accordance with its restructured terms, management will look to either the present value of the expected cash flows from the debt service or the potential net liquidation proceeds of the underlying collateral in measuring impairment (whichever is deemed most appropriate under the circumstances).  If a TDR has re-defaulted, the likely realizable net proceeds from either a note sale or the liquidation of the collateral is generally considered when measuring impairment.  While measured impairment is generally charged off immediately, impairment attributed to a reduction in the present value of expected cash flows of a performing TDR was reflected as an allocated reserve within the allowance for loan losses at both March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
	Smaller balance homogeneous real estate loans, such as condominium or cooperative apartment and one-to four-family residential real estate loans with balances equal to or less than the FNMA Limits, are collectively evaluated for impairment, and accordingly, are not separately identified for impairment disclosures.
	Non-Impaired Substandard Loan Component
	At both March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the reserve allocated within the allowance for loan losses associated with non-impaired loans internally classified as Substandard reflected expected loss percentages on the Bank's pool of such loans that were derived based upon an analysis of historical losses over a measurement timeframe.  The loss percentage resulting from this analysis was then applied to the aggregate pool of non-impaired Substandard loans at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.  Based upon this methodology, increases or decreases in the amount of either non-impaired Substandard loans or charge-offs associated with such loans, or a change in the measurement timeframe utilized to derive the expected loss percentage, would impact the level of reserves determined on non-impaired Substandard loans.  As a result, the allowance for loan losses associated with non-impaired Substandard loans is subject to volatility.
	The portion of the allowance for loan losses attributable to non-impaired Substandard loans was $100 at March 31, 2014 and $53 at December 31, 2013.  The increase resulted from both growth of $540 in the balance of such loans from December 31, 2013 to March 31, 2014, as well as the application of a higher loss percentage on these loans at March 31, 2014 compared to December 31, 2013 under the methodology employed.
	All non-impaired Substandard loans were deemed sufficiently well secured and performing to have remained on accrual status both prior and subsequent to their downgrade to the Substandard internal loan grade.
	Non-Impaired Special Mention Loan Component
	At both March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the reserve allocated within the allowance for loan losses associated with non-impaired loans internally classified as Special Mention reflected an expected loss percentage on the Bank's pool of such loans that was derived based upon an analysis of historical losses over a measurement timeframe.  The loss percentage resulting from this analysis was then applied to the aggregate pool of non-impaired Special Mention loans at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.  Based upon this methodology, increases or decreases in the amount of either non-impaired Special Mention loans or charge-offs associated with such loans, or a change in the measurement timeframe utilized to derive the expected loss percentage, would impact the level of reserves determined on non-impaired Special Mention loans.  As a result, the allowance for loan losses associated with non-impaired Special Mention loans is subject to volatility.
	The portion of the allowance for loan losses attributable to non-impaired Special Mention loans increased from $185 at December 31, 2013 to $231 at March 31, 2014, due to both an increase of $790 in the balance of such loans and an increase in the expected loss percentage applied to such loans, from December 31, 2013 to March 31, 2014.
	Pass Graded Loan Component
	The Bank initially looks to the underlying collateral type when determining the allowance for loan losses associated with pass graded real estate loans.  The following underlying collateral types are analyzed separately: 1) one- to four family residential and condominium or cooperative apartment; 2) multifamily residential and residential mixed use; 3) commercial mixed use real estate, 4) commercial real estate; and 5) construction and land acquisition.  Within the analysis of each underlying collateral type, the following elements are additionally considered and provided weighting in determining the allowance for loan losses for pass graded real estate loans:
	(i)	Charge-off experience (including peer charge-off experience)
	(ii)	Economic conditions
	(iii)	Underwriting standards or experience
	(iv)	Loan concentrations
	(v)	Regulatory climate
	(vi)	Nature and volume of the portfolio
	(vii)	Changes in the quality and scope of the loan review function
	The following is a brief synopsis of the manner in which each element is considered:
	(i)  Charge-off experience - Loans within the pass graded loan portfolio are segmented by significant common characteristics, against which historical loss rates are applied.  The Bank also reviews and considers the charge-off experience of peer banks in its lending marketplace in order to determine whether there may exist potential losses that have taken a longer period to flow through its allowance for loan losses.
	(ii) Economic conditions - At both March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Bank assigned a loss allocation to its entire pass graded real estate loan portfolio based, in part, upon a review of economic conditions affecting the
	local real estate market. Specifically, the Bank considered both the level of, and recent trends in: 1) the local and national unemployment rate, 2) residential and commercial vacancy rates, 3) real estate sales and pricing, and 4) delinquencies in the Bank's loan portfolio.
	(iii) Underwriting standards or experience - Underwriting standards are reviewed to ensure that changes in the Bank's lending policies and practices are adequately evaluated for risk and reflected in its analysis of potential credit losses.  Loss expectations associated with changes in the Bank's lending policies and practices, if any, are then incorporated into the methodology.
	(iv) Concentrations of credit - The Bank regularly reviews its loan concentrations (borrower, collateral type and location) in order to ensure that heightened risk has not evolved that has not been captured through other factors.  The risk component of loan concentrations is regularly evaluated for reserve adequacy.
	(v) Regulatory climate – Consideration is given to public statements made by the banking regulatory agencies that have a potential impact on the Bank's loan portfolio and allowance for loan losses.
	(vi) Nature and volume of the portfolio – The Bank considers any significant changes in the overall nature and volume of its loan portfolio.
	(vii) Changes in the quality and scope of the loan review function – The Bank considers the potential impact upon its allowance for loan losses of any adverse change in the quality and scope of the loan review function.
	Consumer Loans
	Due to their small individual balances, the Bank does not evaluate individual consumer loans for impairment.  Loss percentages are applied to aggregate consumer loans based upon both their delinquency status and loan type.  These loss percentages are derived from a combination of the Company's historical loss experience and/or nationally published loss data on such loans.  Consumer loans in excess of 120 days delinquent are typically fully charged off against the allowance for loan losses.
	The following table presents data regarding the allowance for loan losses and loans evaluated for impairment by class of loan within the real estate loan segment as well as for the aggregate consumer loan segment:
	At or for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
			Real Estate Loans																								Consumer Loans
			One- to Four Family Residential, Including Condominium and Cooperative Apartment				Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use				Commercial				Commercial Real Estate				Construction				Total Real Estate
											Mixed Use
											Real Estate
	Beginning balance		$	236			$	13,840			$	3,003			$	3,047			$	3			$	20,129			$	24
	Provision (credit) for loan losses			49				338				(206	)			102				(2	)			281				1
	Charge-offs			(9	)			(37	)			(30	)			(108	)			-				-184				-
	Recoveries			1				170				0				7				-				178				-
	Ending balance		$	277			$	14,311			$	2,767			$	3,048			$	1			$	20,404			$	25
	Ending balance – loans individually evaluated for impairment		$	930			$	2,408			$	4,400			$	22,164			$	0			$	29,902			$	-
	Ending balance – loans collectively evaluated for impairment			75,842				3,173,721				303,403				360,431				222				3,913,619				1,873
	Allowance balance associated with loans individually evaluated for impairment			-				-				1,320				419				-				1,739				-
	Allowance balance associated with loans collectively evaluated for impairment			277				14,311				1,447				2,629				1				18,665				25
	Total Ending balance		$	277			$	14,311			$	1,447			$	2,629			$	1			$	18,665			$	25
	At December 31, 2013
				Real Estate Loans																								Consumer Loans
				One- to Four Family Residential, Including Condominium and Cooperative Apartment				Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use				Commercial				Commercial Real Estate				Construction				Total Real Estate
												Mixed Use
												Real Estate
	Ending balance – loans individually evaluated for impairment		$	1,199			$	2,345			$	4,400			$	22,245			$	-			$	30,189			$	-
	Ending balance – loans collectively evaluated for impairment			72,757				2,920,205				371,510				302,451				268				3,667,191				2,139
	Allowance balance associated with loans individually evaluated for impairment			-				-				1,320				451				-				1,771				-
	Allowance balance associated with loans collectively evaluated for impairment			236				13,840				1,683				2,596				3				18,358				24
	Total Ending balance		$	236			$	13,840			$	3,003			$	3,047			$	3			$	20,129			$	24
		At or for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
		Real Estate Loans																								Consumer Loans
		One- to Four Family Residential, Including Condominium and Cooperative Apartment				Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use				Commercial				Commercial Real Estate				Construction				Total Real Estate
										Mixed Use Real Estate
Beginning balance		$	344			$	14,299			$	2,474			$	3,382			$	24			$	20,523			$	27
Provision (credit) for loan losses			92				(298	)			87				273				(2	)			152				5
Charge-offs			(88	)			(111	)			-				(4	)			-				(203	)			(6	)
Recoveries			2				-				29				1				0				32				-
Ending balance		$	350			$	13,890			$	2,590			$	3,652			$	22			$	20,504			$	26
The following tables summarize impaired real estate loans as of or for the periods indicated (by collateral type within the real estate loan segment):
		At March 31, 2014
		Unpaid Principal Balance at Period End				Recorded Investment  at Period End(1)				Reserve Balance Allocated within the Allowance for Loan Losses at Period End
One- to Four Family Residential, Including Condominium and Cooperative Apartment
With no allocated reserve		$	973			$	930			$	$ -
With an allocated reserve			-				-				-
Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use
With no allocated reserve			2,408				2,408				-
With an allocated reserve			-				-				-
Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate
With no allocated reserve			-				-				-
With an allocated reserve			4,500				4,400				1,320
Commercial Real Estate
With no allocated reserve			8,307				7,194				-
With an allocated reserve			14,970				14,970				419
Construction
With no allocated reserve			-				-				-
With an allocated reserve			-				-				-
Total
With no allocated reserve		$	11,688			$	10,532			$	$ -
With an allocated reserve		$	19,470			$	19,370			$	1,739
	-1	The recorded investment excludes accrued interest receivable and loan origination fees, net, due to immateriality.
		At December 31, 2013
		Unpaid Principal Balance at Period End				Recorded Investment at Period End(1)				Reserve Balance Allocated within the Allowance for Loan Losses at Period End
One- to Four Family Residential, Including Condominium and Cooperative Apartment
With no allocated reserve		$	1,066			$	987			$	$ -
With an allocated reserve			255				212				-
Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use
With no allocated reserve			2,494				2,345				-
With an allocated reserve			-				-				-
Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate
With no allocated reserve			-				-				-
With an allocated reserve			4,500				4,400				1,320
Commercial Real Estate
With no allocated reserve			8,316				7,203				-
With an allocated reserve			15,042				15,042				451
Construction
With no allocated reserve			-				-				-
With an allocated reserve			-				-				-
Total
With no allocated reserve		$	11,876			$	10,535			$	$ -
With an allocated reserve		$	19,797			$	19,654			$	1,771
	-1	The recorded investment excludes accrued interest receivable and loan origination fees, net, due to immateriality.
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2014								Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
		Average Recorded Investment				Interest Income Recognized				Average Recorded Investment				Interest Income Recognized
One- to Four Family Residential and Cooperative Unit
With no allocated reserve		$	959			$	15			$	629			$	15
With an allocated reserve			106				-				212				5
Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use
With no allocated reserve			2,377				22				4,787				49
With an allocated reserve			-				-				-				-
Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate
With no allocated reserve			-				-				1,459				12
With an allocated reserve			4,400				-				-				-
Commercial Real Estate
With no allocated reserve			7,198				185				33,596				404
With an allocated reserve			15,006				31				15,284				189
Construction
With no allocated reserve			-				-				-				-
With an allocated reserve			-				-				-				-
Total
With no allocated reserve		$	10,534			$	222			$	40,471			$	480
With an allocated reserve		$	19,512			$	31			$	15,496			$	194
Reserve Liability for First Loss Position
Until February 20, 2014, the Bank serviced a pool of loans that it sold to FNMA and was subject to the First Loss Position.  The Bank maintained a reserve liability in relation to the First Loss Position that reflected estimated losses on this loan pool.  On February 20, 2014, the Bank repurchased the remaining loans within this pool and extinguished both the First Loss Position and related reserve liability.
The following is a summary of the aggregate balance of multifamily loans serviced for FNMA, the period-end First Loss Position associated with these loans and activity in the related liability:
		At or for the Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014				2013
Outstanding balance of multifamily loans serviced for FNMA at period end		$	-			$	244,159
Total First Loss Position at end of period			-				15,428
Liability on the First Loss Position
Balance at beginning of period		$	1,040			$	1,383
Credit for losses on problem loans(1)			(1,040	)			(92	)
Balance at period end		$	0			$	1,291
-1	Amount recognized as a component of mortgage banking income during the period.

INVESTMENT_AND_MORTGAGEBACKED_

INVESTMENT AND MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
INVESTMENT AND MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES [Abstract]	'
INVESTMENT AND MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES	'
	10	INVESTMENT AND MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES
	The following is a summary of major categories of securities owned by the Company (excluding trading securities) at March 31, 2014:
								Unrealized Gains or Losses Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
			Purchase		Recorded Amortized/			Non-Credit			Unrealized		Unrealized Losses			Book Value			Other Unrecognized Losses			Fair Value
			Amortized / Historical Cost		Historical Cost(1)			OTTI			Gains
	Investment securities held-to-maturity:
	Pooled bank trust preferred securities ("TRUPS")		$	$15,840	$	$6,894		$	(593	)		-	$	(977	)(2)	$	5,324		$	496		$	5,820
	Available for sale securities:
	Investment securities
	Registered Mutual Funds			2,870		2,764			-			832		(12	)		3,584			-			3,584
	Agency notes			70		70			-			0		-			70			-			70
	MBS
	Pass-through MBS issued by GSEs			27,870		27,870			-			1,499		(1	)		29,368			-			29,368
	Collateralized mortgage obligations ("CMOs")  issued by GSEs			142		142			-			0		-			142			-			142
	Private issuer pass through MBS			618		618			-			8		-			626			-			626
	Private issuer CMOs			508		508			-			8		-			516			-			516
	-1	Amount represents the purchase amortized / historical cost less any credit-related OTTI charges recognized through earnings.
	-2	Amount represents the unamortized portion of the unrealized loss that was recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss on September 1, 2008 (the day on which these securities were transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity).
	The following is a summary of major categories of securities owned by the Company at December 31, 2013:
								Unrealized Gains or Losses Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
			Purchase Amortized / Historical Cost		Recorded Amortized/ Historical Cost (1)			Non-Credit OTTI			Unrealized Gains		Unrealized Losses			Book Value			Other Unrecognized Gains			Fair Value
	Investment securities held-to-maturity:
	TRUPS		$	15,885	$	6,939		$	(601	)		-	$	(997	)(2)	$	5,341		$	(178	)	$	5,163
	Available for sale securities:
	Investment securities
	Registered Mutual Funds			2,866		2,760			-			815		(17	)		3,558			-			3,558
	Agency notes			15,070		15,070			-			21		-			15,091			-			15,091
	MBS
	Pass-through MBS issued   by GSEs			28,407		28,407			-			1,552		-			29,959			-			29,959
	CMOs  issued by GSEs			319		319			-			2		-			321			-			321
	Private issuer pass through MBS			662		662			-			18		-			680			-			680
	Private issuer CMOs			574		574			-			9		-			583			-			583
	-1	Amount represents the purchase amortized / historical cost less any credit-related OTTI charges recognized through earnings.
	-2	Amount represents the unamortized portion of the unrealized loss that was recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss on September 1, 2008 (the day on which these securities were transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity).
	At March 31, 2014, the agency note investments in the table above had contractual maturities as follows::
			Amortized		Estimated
			Cost		Fair Value
	Due after three years through five years			70		70
	TOTAL		$	70	$	70
	The held-to-maturity TRUPS had a weighted average term to maturity of 21.0 years at March 31, 2014.  At March 31, 2014, MBS available-for-sale (which included pass-through MBS issued by GSEs, CMOs issued by GSEs, one private issuer pass through MBS and one private issuer CMO) possessed a weighted average contractual maturity of 17.0 years and a weighted average estimated duration of 1.4 years.  There were no sales of either investment securities held-to-maturity or MBS available-for-sale during the three months ended March 31, 2014 or 2013.
	There were no sales of investment securities available-for-sale during the three months ended March 31, 2014.  Proceeds from the sales of investment securities available-for-sale totaled $366 during the three months ended March 31, 2013.  A net gain of $110 was recognized on these sales.
	As of each reporting period through March 31, 2014, the Company has applied the protocol established by ASC 320-10-65 ("ASC 320-10-65") in order to determine whether OTTI existed for its TRUPS and/or to measure, for TRUPS that have been determined to be other than temporarily impaired, the credit related and non-credit related components of OTTI.  As of March 31, 2014, five TRUPS were determined to meet the criteria for OTTI based upon this analysis.  At March 31, 2014, these five securities had credit ratings ranging from "C" to "Caa3.
	The following table provides a reconciliation of the pre-tax OTTI charges recognized on the Company's TRUPS:
			At or for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014								At or for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
			Credit Related OTTI Recognized in Earnings		Non-Credit OTTI Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Total OTTI			Credit Related OTTI Recognized in Earnings		Non-Credit OTTI Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Total OTTI
	Cumulative balance at the beginning of the period		$	8,945	$	601		$	9,546		$	8,945	$	634		$	9,579
	Amortization of previously recognized OTTI			-		(8	)		(8	)		1		(9	)		(8	)
	Cumulative balance at end of the period		$	$8,945	$	$593		$	$9,538		$	8,946	$	$625		$	9,571
	The following table summarizes the gross unrealized losses and fair value of investment securities as of March 31, 2014, aggregated by investment category and the length of time the securities were in a continuous unrealized loss position:
			Less than 12					12 Months or More					Total
			Months Consecutive					Consecutive
			Unrealized Losses					Unrealized Losses
			Fair Value		Gross Unrecognized/			Fair Value			Gross Unrecognized/		Fair Value			Gross Unrecognized/
					Unrealized Losses						Unrealized Losses					Unrealized Losses
	Held-to-Maturity Securities:
	TRUPS (1)		$	-	$	-		$	3,436		$	1,068	$	3,436		$	1,068
	Available for Sale Securities
	Registered Mutual Funds			542		12			-			-		542			12
	Pass-through MBS issued by GSEs			874		1			-			-		874			1
	(1)    At March 31, 2014, the recorded balance of these securities was $3,527.  This balance reflected the remaining unrealized loss of $977 that was recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss on September 1, 2008 (the day these securities were transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity).  In accordance with both ASC 320-10-35-17 and 320-10-65, this unrealized loss is currently being amortized over the remaining estimated life of these securities.
	TRUPS That Have Maintained an Unrealized Holding Loss for 12 or More Consecutive Months
	At March 31, 2014, impairment of two of the TRUPS, with an amortized cost of $4,504, was deemed temporary.  These securities remained in an unrealized loss position for 12 or more consecutive months, and their cumulative unrealized loss was $1,068 at March 31, 2014, reflecting both illiquidity in the marketplace and concerns over future bank failures.  At March 31, 2014, both of these securities had ratings ranging from "BB-" to "A."  Despite both the significant decline in market value and the duration of their impairment, management believed that the unrealized losses on these securities at March 31, 2014 were temporary, and that the full value of the investments would be realized once the market dislocations have been removed, or as the securities continued to make their contractual payments of principal and interest.  In making this determination, management considered the following:
	·	Based upon an internal review of the collateral backing the TRUPS portfolio, which accounted for current and prospective deferrals, the securities could reasonably be expected to continue making all contractual payments
·	The Company does not intend to sell these securities prior to full recovery of their impairment
·	There were no cash or working capital requirements nor contractual or regulatory obligations that would compel the Company to sell these securities prior to their forecasted recovery or maturity
·	Both securities have a pool of underlying issuers comprised primarily of banks
·	Neither of the securities have exposure to real estate investment trust issued debt (which has experienced high default rates)
·	Both securities feature either a mandatory auction or a de-leveraging mechanism that could result in principal repayments to the Bank prior to the stated maturity of the security
·	Both securities are adequately collateralized
The following table summarizes the gross unrealized losses and fair value of investment securities and MBS as of December 31, 2013, aggregated by investment category and the length of time that the securities were in a continuous unrealized loss position:
		Less than 12					12 Months or More					Total
		Months Consecutive					Consecutive
		Unrealized Losses					Unrealized Losses
		Fair Value		Gross Unrecognized/			Fair Value			Gross Unrecognized/		Fair Value			Gross Unrecognized/
				Unrealized Losses						Unrealized Losses					Unrealized Losses
Held-to-Maturity Securities:
TRUPS (1)		$	-	$	-		$	5,163		$	1,775	$	5,163		$	1,775
Available-for-Sale Securities:
Registered Mutual Funds		$	536	$	17		$	-		$	-	$	536		$	17
(1) At December 31, 2013, the recorded balance of these securities was $3,551.  This balance reflected the remaining unrealized loss of $997 that was recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss on September 1, 2008 (the day these securities were transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity).  In accordance with both ASC 320-10-35-17 and 320-10-65, this unrealized loss is currently being amortized over the remaining estimated life of these securities.

FAIR_VALUE_OF_FINANCIAL_INSTRU

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS [Abstract]	'
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS	'
	11	FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
	The fair value hierarchy established under ASC 820-10 is summarized as follows:
	Level 1 Inputs – Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date.
	Level 2 Inputs – Significant other observable inputs such as any of the following: (1) quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, (2) quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, (3) inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (e.g., interest rates and yield curves observable at commonly quoted intervals, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, and default rates), or (4) inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means (market-corroborated inputs).
	Level 3 Inputs – Significant unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.  Significant unobservable inputs reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability (including assumptions about risk).  Significant unobservable inputs shall be used to measure fair value to the extent that observable inputs are not available, thereby allowing for situations in which there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date.
	The following tables present the assets that are reported on the consolidated statements of financial condition at fair value as of the date indicated segmented by level within the fair value hierarchy.  Financial assets are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
	Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis at March 31, 2014
							Fair Value Measurements Using
	Description		Total				Level 1 Inputs				Level 2				Level 3 Inputs
											Inputs
	Trading securities (Registered Mutual Funds):
	Domestic Equity Mutual Funds		$	1,318			$	1,318			$	-			$	-
	International Equity Mutual Funds			165				165				-				-
	Fixed Income Mutual Funds			5,465				5,465				-				-
	Investment securities available-for-sale:
	Agency notes			70				-				70				-
	Registered Mutual Funds:
	Domestic Equity Mutual Funds			2,027				2,027				-				-
	International Equity Mutual Funds			430				430				-				-
	Fixed Income Mutual Funds			1,127				1,127				-				-
	Pass-through MBS issued by GSEs			29,368				-				29,368				-
	CMOs  issued by GSEs			142				-				142				-
	Private issuer pass through MBS			626				-				626				-
	Private issuer CMOs			516				-				516				-
	Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis at December 31, 2013
							Fair Value Measurements Using
	Description		Total				Level 1 Inputs				Level2				Level3 Inputs
											Inputs
	Trading securities (Registered Mutual Funds):
	Domestic Equity Mutual Funds		$	1,311			$	1,311			$	-			$	-
	International Equity Mutual Funds			164				164				-				-
	Fixed Income Mutual Funds			5,347				5,347				-				-
	Investment securities available-for-sale:
	Agency notes			15,091				-				15,091				-
	Registered Mutual Funds:
	Domestic Equity Mutual Funds			2,016				2,016				-				-
	International Equity Mutual Funds			427				427				-				-
	Fixed Income Mutual Funds			1,115				1,115				-				-
	Pass-through MBS issued by GSEs			29,959				-				29,959				-
	CMOs  issued by GSEs			321				-				321				-
	Private issuer pass through MBS			680				-				680				-
	Private issuer CMOs			583				-				583				-
	The Company's available-for-sale investment securities and MBS are reported at fair value, which were determined utilizing prices obtained from independent parties. The valuations obtained are based upon market data, and often utilize evaluated pricing models that vary by asset and incorporate available trade, bid and other market information. For securities that do not trade on a daily basis, pricing applications apply available information such as benchmarking and matrix pricing. The market inputs normally sought in the evaluation of securities include benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes (obtained only from market makers or broker/dealers recognized as market participants), issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers and reference data. For certain securities, additional inputs may be used or some market inputs may not be applicable.  Prioritization of inputs may vary on any given day based on market conditions.
	The agency notes owned by the Company possessed the highest possible credit rating published by at least one established credit rating agency as of both March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.  Obtaining market values as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 for these securities utilizing significant observable inputs was not difficult due to their continued marketplace demand.  The pass-through MBS and CMOs issued by GSEs all possessed the highest possible credit rating published by at least one established credit rating agency as of both March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.  Obtaining market values as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 for these securities utilizing significant observable inputs was not difficult due to their considerable demand.
	Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis at March 31, 2014
						Fair Value Measurements Using
	Description	Total				Level 1 Inputs				Level 2 Inputs				Level 3 Inputs
	Impaired loans:
	One- to Four Family Residential, Including Condominium and Cooperative Apartment		$	477				-				-			$	477
	Commercial Mixed Use Real Estate			4,400				-				-				4,400
	Commercial Real Estate			5,707				-				-				5,707
	Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis at December 31, 2013
						Fair Value Measurements Using
	Description	Total				Level 1 Inputs				Level 2 Inputs				Level 3 Inputs
	Impaired loans:
	One- to Four Family Residential, Including Condominium and Cooperative Apartment		$	$477			$	-			$	-			$	$477
	Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use Real Estate			325				-				-				325
	Commercial Mixed Use Real Estate			4,400				-				-				4,400
	Commercial Real Estate			5,707				-				-				5,707
	Impaired Loans - Loans with certain characteristics are evaluated individually for impairment. A loan is considered impaired under ASC 310-10-35 when, based upon existing information and events, it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect all amounts due, including principal and interest, according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. The Bank's impaired loans at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were collateralized by real estate and were thus carried at the lower of the outstanding principal balance or the estimated fair value of the collateral.  Fair value is estimated through either a negotiated note sale value (Level 3 input), or, more commonly, a recent real estate appraisal (Level 3 input).  The appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.
	An appraisal is generally ordered for all impaired multifamily residential, mixed use and commercial real estate loans for which the most recent appraisal is more than one year old.  The Bank never adjusts independent appraisal data upward.  Occasionally, management will adjust independent appraisal data downward based upon its own lending expertise and/or experience with the subject property, utilizing such factors as potential note sale values, or a more refined estimate of costs to repair and time to lease the property.  Adjustments for potential disposal costs are also considered when determining the final appraised value.
	As of March 31, 2014, impaired loans measured for impairment using the estimated fair value of the collateral had an aggregate principal balance of $11,574, and a valuation allowance of $1,320 within the allowance for loan losses.  As of December 31, 2013, impaired loans measured for impairment using the estimated fair value of the collateral had an aggregate principal balance of $12,392, and a valuation allowance of $1,320 within the allowance for loan losses.  Such loans had no impact upon the provision for loan losses during the three months ended either March 31, 2014 or 2013.
	The following table presents quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements for impaired loans measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at March 31, 2014:
Fair Value Derived			Valuation Technique Utilized	Significant Unobservable Input(s)		Maximum Value				Minimum Vale				Weighted Average Value
$	4,607		Income approach only	Capitalization rate			N/A	*			N/A	*			7.5	%
				Reduction for planned expedited disposal			N/A	*			N/A	*			0.4	%
	477		Blended income and sales comparison approaches	Reduction to the sales comparison value to reconcile differences between comparable sales			0	%			15	%			8.3	%
				Capitalization rate (income approach component)			7.8	%			8.5	%			8.1	%
				Reduction for planned expedited disposal			20	%			27.5	%			23.3	%
	5,500		Previously negotiated note sales	Discount to unpaid principal balance from likely realizable value of a note sale based upon comparable note sale experience			N/A	*			N/A	*			17	%
*Only one loan in this population.
The following table presents quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements for impaired loans measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at December 31, 2013:
Fair Value Derived			Valuation Technique Utilized	Significant Unobservable Input(s)		Maximum Value				Minimum Value				Weighted Average Value
$	4607		Income approach only	Capitalization rate			N/A	*			N/A	*			7.5	%
				Reduction for planned expedited disposal			N/A	*			N/A	*			0.4	%
	802		Blended income and sales comparison approaches	Reduction to the sales comparison value to reconcile differences between comparable sales			0	%			15	%			5	%
				Capitalization rate (income approach component)			7.8	%			8.5	%			8.3	%
				Reduction for planned expedited disposal			20	%-			30	%			26	%
	5,500		Previously negotiated note sales	Discount to unpaid principal balance from likely realizable value of a note sale based upon comparable note sale experience			N/A	*			N/A	*			17	%
*Only one loan in this population.
The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments other than those measured at fair value on either a recurring or non-recurring basis at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows:
						Fair Value at March 31, 2014 Using
At March 31, 2014		Carrying				Level 1				Level 2				Level 3			Total
		Amount				Inputs				Inputs				Inputs
Assets:
Cash and due from banks		$	66,120			$	66,120			$	-			$	-		$	66,120
Investment securities held to maturity (TRUPS)			5,324				-				-				5,127			5,127
Loan, net			3,924,965				-				-				4,013,267			4,013,267
Accrued interest receivable			12,576				1				124				12,451			12,576
Mortgage Servicing Rights ("MSR")			449				-				449				-			449
FHLBNY capital stock			53,593				N/	A			N/	A			N/	A		N/	A
Liabilities:
Savings, money market and checking accounts		$	1,718,523			$	1,718,523			$	-			$	-		$	1,718,523
Certificates of Deposit  ("CDs")			868,451				-				879,045				-			879,045
Escrow and other deposits			110,062				110,062				-				-			110,062
FHLBNY Advances			1,033,150				-				1,053,644				-			1,053,644
Trust Preferred securities payable			70,680				-				70,680				-			70,680
Accrued interest payable			2,969				-				2,969				-			2,969
						Fair Value at December 31, 2013 Using
At December 31, 2013		Carrying				Level 1				Level 2				Level 3			Total
		Amount				Inputs				Inputs				Inputs
Assets:
Cash and due from banks		$	45,777			$	45,777			$	-			$	-		$	45,777
Investment securities held to maturity (TRUPS)			5,341				-				-				5,163			5,163
Loans, net			3,679,366				-				-				3,718,604			3,718,604
Premises held for sale			3,624				-				4,400				-			4,400
Accrued interest receivable			12,066				-				178				11,888			12,066
MSR			628				-				1,006				-			1,006
FHLBNY capital stock			48,051				N/	A			N/	A			N/	A		N/	A
Liabilities:
Savings, money market and checking accounts		$	1,678,737			$	1,678,737			$	-			$	-		$	1,678,737
CDs			828,409				-				839,059				-			839,059
Escrow and other deposits			69,404				69,404				-				-			69,404
FHLBNY Advances			910,000				-				934,336				-			934,336
Trust Preferred securities payable			70,680				-				70,680				-			70,680
Accrued interest payable			2,642				-				2,642				-			2,642
Cash and Due From Banks – The fair value is assumed to be equal to their carrying value as these amounts are due upon demand (deemed a Level 1 valuation).
TRUPS Held to Maturity – At both March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company owned seven TRUPS classified as held-to-maturity for which their estimated fair value was obtained utilizing a blended valuation approach (Level 3 pricing).  Under the blended valuation approach, the Bank utilized the following valuation sources: 1) broker quotations, which were deemed to meet the criteria of "distressed sale" pricing under the guidance of ASC 820-10-65-4, were given a minor 10% weighting (deemed to be a Level 2 valuation); 2) an internally created cash flow valuation model that considered the creditworthiness of each individual issuer underlying the collateral pools, and utilized default, cash flow and discount rate assumptions determined by the Company's management (the "Internal Cash Flow Valuation"), was given a 45% weighting (deemed to be a Level 3 valuation); and 3) a minimum of two of three available independent cash flow valuation models were averaged and given a 45% weighting (deemed to be a Level 3 valuation for which the Company is not provided detailed information regarding the significant unobservable inputs utilized by the third party).
The major assumptions utilized in the Internal Cash Flow Valuation (each of which represents a significant unobservable input as defined by ASC 820-10) were as follows:
(i)    Discount Rate – Pursuant to ASC 320-10-65, the Company utilized two different discount rates for discounting the cash flows for each of the seven TRUPS, as follows:
-1	Purchase discount rate – the rate used to determine the "credit" based valuation of the security.  The purchase discount rates utilized to compute fair value as of March 31, 2014 ranged from 1.6% to 2.4%, with a weighted average value of 2.2%.
	-2	Current discount rate – the current discount rate utilized was derived from the Bloomberg fair market value curve for debt offerings of similar credit rating.  In the event that a security had a split credit rating, separate cash flow valuations were made utilizing the appropriate discount rate and were averaged in order to determine the Internal Cash Flow Valuation.  In addition, the discount rate was interpolated from the Bloomberg fair market value curve for securities possessing a credit rating below "B."  The current discount rates utilized to compute fair value as of March 31, 2014 ranged from 4.7% to 8.0%, with a weighted average value of 5.7%.
(ii) Defaults – The Company utilized the most recently published measures of capital adequacy and/or problematic assets to estimate potential defaults in the collateral pool of performing issuers underlying the seven securities.  In instances where problematic assets equaled or exceeded the issuer's regulatory capital, or the issuer's capital level fell below the limits established by the regulatory agencies, defaults were deemed probable to occur.  Based upon the application of this methodology, the computed default rates utilized in the determination of the fair value of the TRUPS as of March 31, 2014 ranged from 0% to 4.0% of the performing security pool balance, with a weighted average rate of 1.1%.  The Company additionally utilized a standard default rate of 1.2% every three years, which was applied uniformly.
(iii) Cash Flows – The expected payments for the tranche of each security owned by the Company, as adjusted to assume that all estimated defaults occur immediately.  The cash flows further assumed an estimated recovery rate of 10% per annum to occur one year after initial default, which was applied uniformly.
As discussed above, in addition to the Internal Cash Flow Valuation and broker quotations, at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company utilized two additional independent cash flow valuation models in order to estimate the fair value of TRUPS.  The two independent cash flow valuation models utilized a methodology similar to the Internal Cash Flow Valuation, differing only in the underlying assumptions utilized to derive estimated cash flows, individual bank defaults and discount rate.  Weighting was applied, as deemed appropriate, to all valuations utilized at each period end, including the Internal Cash Flow Valuation.
Loans, Net – The fair value of impaired loans that are measured at fair value is determined in the manner described commencing on page 24.  For adjustable rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values.  The fair value of all remaining loans receivable is determined by discounting anticipated future cash flows of the loans, net of anticipated prepayments, using a discount rate reflecting current market rates for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality.  The valuation method used for loans does not necessarily represent an exit price valuation methodology as defined under ASC 820.  However, since the valuation methodology is deemed to be akin to a Level 3 valuation methodology, the fair value of loans receivable other than impaired loans measured at fair value, is shown under the Level 3 valuation column.
Accrued Interest Receivable – The estimated fair value of accrued interest receivable approximates its carrying amount, and is deemed to be valued at an input level comparable to its underlying financial asset.
MSR – On a quarterly basis, the aggregate balance of the MSR is evaluated for impairment based upon the fair value of the rights as compared to their carrying amount.  If the aggregate carrying amount of the MSR exceeds fair value, impairment is recorded on the MSR so that they are carried at fair value.  Fair value is determined based on the present value of estimated future net servicing income, utilizing assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income and that can be validated against available market data (Level 2 input).
FHLBNY Capital Stock – It is not practicable to determine the fair value of FHLBNY capital stock due to restrictions placed on transferability.
Deposits – The fair value of savings, money market, and checking accounts is, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amount), which has been deemed a Level 1 valuation.  The fair value of CDs is based upon the present value of contractual cash flows using current interest rates for instruments of the same remaining maturity (deemed a Level 2 valuation).
Escrow and Other Deposits – The fair value of escrow and other deposits is, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amount), which has been deemed a Level 1 valuation.
FHLBNY Advances –The carrying amount of accrued interest payable on FHLBNY advances is its fair value and is deemed a Level 2 valuation.
Trust Preferred Securities Payable – The fair value of trust preferred securities payable is estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on the current borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements (deemed a Level 2 valuation), and is provided to the Company quarterly independently by a market maker in the underlying security.
Accrued Interest Payable – The estimated fair value of accrued interest payable approximates its carrying amount, and is deemed to be valued at an input level comparable to its underlying financial liability.

RETIREMENT_AND_POSTRETIREMENT_

RETIREMENT AND POSTRETIREMENT PLANS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
RETIREMENT AND POSTRETIREMENT PLANS [Abstract]	'
RETIREMENT AND POSTRETIREMENT PLANS	'
	12	RETIREMENT AND POSTRETIREMENT PLANS
	The Holding Company or the Bank maintains the Retirement Plan of The Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh (the "Employee Retirement Plan"), the Retirement Plan for Board Members of Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (the "Outside Director Retirement Plan"), the BMP, and the Postretirement Welfare Plan of The Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh (the "Postretirement Plan").  Net expenses associated with these plans were comprised of the following components:
			Three Months Ended March 31, 2014					Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
			BMP,			Postretirement Plan		BMP,			Postretirement
			Employee and Outside Director					Employee and Outside Director			Plan
			Retirement Plans					Retirement Plans
	Service cost		$	$ -		$	10	$	$ -		$	15
	Interest cost			338			58		290			57
	Expected return on assets			(444	)		-		(380	)		-
	Amortization of unrealized loss			261			-		587			12
	Net periodic cost		$	155		$	68	$	497		$	84
	The Company disclosed in its consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013 that it expected to make contributions to, or benefit payments on behalf of, benefit plans during 2014 as follows: Employee Retirement Plan - $30, BMP - $538, Outside Director Retirement Plan - $190, and Postretirement Plan - $169.  The Company made contributions of $7 to the Employee Retirement Plan during the three months ended March 31, 2014, and expects to make the remainder of the estimated contributions during 2014.  The Company made benefit payments of $45 on behalf of the Outside Director Retirement Plan during the three months ended March 31, 2014, and expects to make the remainder of the estimated net contributions or benefit payments during 2014.  The Company made benefit payments totaling $14 on behalf of the Postretirement Plan during the three months ended March 31, 2014, and expects to make the remainder of the estimated $169 of contributions or benefit payments during 2014.  The Company did not make any defined benefit contributions to, or benefit payments on behalf of, the BMP during the three months ended March 31, 2014, and does not currently expect to make benefit payments on behalf of the BMP during 2014, since anticipated retirements that formed the basis for these expected benefit payments in 2014 are presently not expected to occur.

INCOME_TAXES

INCOME TAXES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
INCOME TAXES [Abstract]	'
INCOME TAXES	'
	13	INCOME TAXES
	During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company's consolidated effective tax rates were 41.7 % and 40.4 %, respectivel, approximating the expected 41% normalized rate for each period.  There were no significant unusual income tax items during either the three months ended March 31, 2014 or 2013.

NET_MORTGAGE_BANKING_INCOME

NET MORTGAGE BANKING INCOME	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
NET MORTGAGE BANKING INCOME [Abstract]	'
NET MORTGAGE BANKING INCOME	'
	14	NET MORTGAGE BANKING INCOME
	Net mortgage banking income presented in the consolidated statements of income was comprised of the following items:
			Three Months Ended March 31,
			2014			2013
	Gain on the sale of loans		$	27		$	12
	Credit to the liability for First Loss Position			1,040			92
	Mortgage banking fees (reversed) recognized			(68	)		57
	Net mortgage banking income		$	999		$	161

OTHER_COMPREHENSIVE_INCOME_LOS1

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]	'
Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'
	The before and after tax amounts allocated to each component of other comprehensive income (loss) are presented in the table below.  Reclassification adjustments related to securities available-for-sale are included in the line entitled net gain on securities in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.
		Pre-tax			Tax Expense (Benefit)			After tax
		Amount						Amount
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Securities held-to maturity and transferred securities:
	Change in non-credit component of OTTI	$	8		$	4		$	4
	Change in unrealized loss on securities transferred to held to maturity		20			8			12
	Total securities held-to-maturity and transferred securities		28			12			16
	Securities available-for-sale:
	Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net income		-			-			0
	Change in net unrealized gain during the period		(67	)		(30	)		(37	)
	Total securities available-for-sale		(67	)		(30	)		(37	)
	Defined benefit plans:
	Reclassification adjustment for expense included in salaries and employee benefits expense		261			118			143
	Total defined benefit plans		261			118			143
	Total other comprehensive income	$	222		$	100		$	122
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
	Securities held-to-maturity and transferred securities:
	Change in non-credit component of OTTI	$	8		$	4		$	4
	Change in unrealized loss on securities transferred to held to maturity		61			27			34
	Total securities held-to-maturity and transferred securities		69			31			38
	Securities available-for-sale:
	Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net income		(110	)		(50	)		(60	)
	Change in net unrealized gain during the period		437			196			241
	Total securities available-for-sale		327			146			181
	Defined benefit plans:
	Reclassification adjustment for expense included in salaries and employee benefits expense		-			-			-
	Total defined benefit plans		-			-			-
	Total other comprehensive income	$	396		$	177		$	219
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	Activity in accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss), net of tax, was as follows:
		Securities Held-to-Maturity and Transferred Securities			Securities Available-for-Sale			Defined Benefit Plans			Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Gain (Loss)
	Balance as of January 1, 2014	$	(878	)	$	1,319		$	(5,200	)	$	(4,759	)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		16			(37	)		-			(21	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss		-			-			143			143
	Net other comprehensive income (loss) during the period		16			(37	)		143			122
	Balance as of March 31, 2014	$	(862	)	$	1,282		$	(5,057	)	$	(4,637	)
	Balance as of January 1, 2013	$	(1,043	)		1,178		$	(9,775	)	$	(9,640	)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		38			241			-			279
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss		-			(60	)		-			(60	)
	Net other comprehensive income during the period		38			181			0			219
	Balance as of March 31, 2013	$	(1,005	)	$	1,359		$	(9,775	)	$	(9,421	)

EARNINGS_PER_SHARE_EPS_Tables

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Calculation of Numerator and Denominator in Earnings Per Share	'
	The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of basic EPS and diluted EPS for the periods presented:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013
	Net income per the Consolidated Statements of Income	$	10,034		$	10,570
	Less: Dividends paid and earnings allocated to participating securities		(45	)		(46	)
	Income attributable to common stock	$	9,989		$	10,524
	Weighted average common shares outstanding, including participating securities		36,094,495			35,147,851
	Less: weighted average participating securities		(317,810	)		(324,880	)
	Weighted average common shares outstanding		35,776,685			34,822,971
	Basic EPS	$	0.28		$	0.3
	Income attributable to common stock	$	9,989		$	10,524
	Weighted average common shares outstanding		35,776,685			34,822,971
	Weighted average common equivalent shares outstanding		112,899			56,268
	Weighted average common and equivalent shares outstanding		35,889,584			34,879,239
	Diluted EPS	$	0.28		$	0.3

ACCOUNTING_FOR_STOCK_BASED_COM1

ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK BASED COMPENSATION [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity	'
	Combined activity related to stock options granted under the Stock Plans during the periods presented was as follows:
		At or for the Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013
	Options outstanding – beginning of period		1,615,771			2,456,137
	Options granted		-			-
	Options exercised		(8,480	)		(157,670	)
	Options forfeited		(618,895	)		(3,095	)
	Options outstanding – end of period		988,396			2,295,372
	Intrinsic value of options exercised	$	5		$	150
	Compensation expense recognized		36			73
	Remaining unrecognized compensation expense		105			261
	Intrinsic value of outstanding options at period end		2,294			1,070
	Intrinsic value of vested options at period end		2,177			841
	Weighted average exercise price of vested options – end of period		14.76			15.98
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Valuation Assumptions	'
	There were no grants of stock options during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity	'
	The following is a summary of activity related to the restricted stock awards granted under the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan during the periods indicated:
		At or for the Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013
	Unvested allocated shares – beginning of period		318,314			328,003
	Shares granted		-			-
	Shares vested		-			(6,855	)
	Shares forfeited		(1,261	)		-
	Unvested allocated shares – end of period		317,053			321,148
	Compensation recorded to expense	$	495		$	526

LOANS_RECEIVABLE_AND_CREDIT_QU1

LOANS RECEIVABLE AND CREDIT QUALITY (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
LOANS RECEIVABLE AND CREDIT QUALITY [Abstract]	'
Financing Receivable Credit Quality Indicators	'
	The following is a summary of the credit risk profile of real estate loans (including deferred costs) by internally assigned grade as of the dates indicated:
			Balance at March 31, 2014
	Grade		One- to Four-Family Residential, Including Condominium and Cooperative Apartment			Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use			Commercial			Commercial Real Estate		Construction		Total Real Estate Loans
									Mixed Use Real Estate
	Not Graded(1)		$	7,996		$	-		$	-		$	-	$	-	$	7,996
	Pass			58,807			3,158,734			296,484			353,786		-		3,867,811
	Special Mention			7,517			13,703			5,428			17,529		222		44,399
	Substandard			2,452			3,692			4,571			11,280		-		21,995
	Doubtful			-			-			1,320			-		-		1,320
	Total		$	76,772		$	3,176,129		$	307,803		$	382,595	$	222	$	3,943,521
	(1) Amount comprised of fully performing one- to four-family residential and condominium and cooperative unit loans with balances equal to or less than the FNMA Limits.
			Balance at December 31, 2013
	Grade		One- to Four-Family Residential, Including Condominium and Cooperative Apartment			Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use			Commercial			Commercial Real Estate		Construction		Total Real Estate Loans
									Mixed Use
									Real Estate
	Not Graded(1)		$	11,370		$	-		$	-		$	-	$	-	$	11,370
	Pass			53,472			2,900,979			364,808			299,122		-		3,618,381
	Special Mention			6,651			17,938			5,203			4,420		-		34,212
	Substandard			2,463			3,633			4,579			21,154		268		32,097
	Doubtful			-			-			1,320			-		-		1,320
	Total		$	73,956		$	2,922,550		$	375,910		$	324,696	$	268	$	3,697,380
	(1) Amount comprised of fully performing one- to four-family residential and condominium and cooperative unit loans with balances equal to or less than the FNMA Limits.
	For consumer loans, the Company evaluates credit quality based on payment activity.  Consumer loans that are 90 days or more past due are placed on non-accrual status, while all remaining consumer loans are classified and evaluated as performing.
	The following is a summary of the credit risk profile of consumer loans by internally assigned grade:
	Grade		Balance at March 31, 2014			Balance at December 31, 2013
	Performing		$	1,857		$	2,136
	Non-accrual			16			3
	Total		$	1,873		$	2,139
Past Due Financing Receivables	'
	The following is a breakdown of the past due status of the Company's investment in loans (excluding accrued interest and loans held for sale) as of the dates indicated:
	At March 31, 2014
			30 to 59 Days Past Due			60 to 89 Days Past Due			Loans 90 Days or More Past Due and Still Accruing Interest			Non-accrual (1)		Total Past Due		Current		Total Loans
	Real Estate:
	One- to four-family residential, including condominium and cooperative apartment		$	264		$	200		$	-		$	1,382	$	1,846	$	74,926	$	76,772
	Multifamily residential and residential mixed use			-			-			2,699			1,271		3,970		3,172,159		3,176,129
	Commercial mixed use real   estate			-			-			-			4,400		4,400		303,403		307,803
	Commercial real estate			-			-			-			5,707		5,707		376,888		382,595
	Construction			-			-			-			-		-		222		222
	Total real estate		$	264		$	200		$	2,699		$	12,760	$	15,923	$	3,927,598	$	3,943,521
	Consumer		$	1		$	5		$	-		$	16	$	22	$	1,851	$	1,873
	(1) Includes all loans on non-accrual status regardless of the number of days such loans were delinquent as of March 31, 2014.
	At December 31, 2013
			30 to 59 Days Past Due			60 to 89 Days Past Due			Loans 90 Days or More Past Due and Still Accruing Interest			Non-accrual (1)		Total Past Due		Current		Total Loans
	Real Estate:
	One- to four-family residential, including condominium and  cooperative apartment		$	143		$	302		$	-		$	1,242	$	1,687	$	72,269	$	73,956
	Multifamily residential and residential mixed use			744			-			1,031			1,197		2,972		2,919,578		2,922,550
	Commercial mixed use real estate			-			-			-			4,400		4,400		371,510		375,910
	Commercial real estate			404			-			-			5,707		6,111		318,585		324,696
	Construction			-			-			-			-		-		268		268
	Total real estate		$	1,291		$	302		$	1,031		$	12,546	$	15,170	$	3,682,210	$	3,697,380
	Consumer		$	6		$	4		$	-		$	3	$	13	$	2,126	$	2,139
	(1) Includes all loans on non-accrual status regardless of the number of days such loans were delinquent as of December 31, 2013.
Troubled Debt Restructurings on Financing Receivables	'
	The following table summarizes outstanding TDRs by underlying collateral type as of the dates indicated:
			As of March 31, 2014						As of December 31, 2013
			No. of Loans			Balance			No. of Loans			Balance
	One- to four-family residential, including condominium and cooperative apartment			3		$	930			3		$	934
	Multifamily residential and residential mixed use			4			1,137			4			1,148
	Commercial mixed use real estate			-			-			-			-
	Commercial real estate			5			22,165			5			22,245
	Total real estate			12		$	24,232			12		$	24,327
	The following table summarizes outstanding TDRs by accrual status as of the dates indicated:
		As of March 31, 2014						As of December 31, 2013
		No. of Loans			Balance			No. of Loans			Balance
	Outstanding principal balance at period end			12		$	24,232			12		$	24,327
	TDRs on accrual status at period end			10			18,525			10			18,620
	TDRs on non-accrual status at period end			2			5,707			2			5,707
	There were no loan modifications during the three months ended March 31, 2014 or March 31, 2013 that met the definition of a TDR.

ALLOWANCE_FOR_LOAN_LOSSES_AND_1

ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES AND RESERVE FOR FIRST LOSS POSITION ON MULTIFAMILY LOANS SOLD TO FNMA (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES AND RESERVE FOR FIRST LOSS POSITION ON MULTIFAMILY LOANS SOLD TO FNMA [Abstract]	'
Allowance For Credit Losses For Impairment By Financing Receivables Class	'
	The following table presents data regarding the allowance for loan losses and loans evaluated for impairment by class of loan within the real estate loan segment as well as for the aggregate consumer loan segment:
	At or for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
			Real Estate Loans																								Consumer Loans
			One- to Four Family Residential, Including Condominium and Cooperative Apartment				Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use				Commercial				Commercial Real Estate				Construction				Total Real Estate
											Mixed Use
											Real Estate
	Beginning balance		$	236			$	13,840			$	3,003			$	3,047			$	3			$	20,129			$	24
	Provision (credit) for loan losses			49				338				(206	)			102				(2	)			281				1
	Charge-offs			(9	)			(37	)			(30	)			(108	)			-				-184				-
	Recoveries			1				170				0				7				-				178				-
	Ending balance		$	277			$	14,311			$	2,767			$	3,048			$	1			$	20,404			$	25
	Ending balance – loans individually evaluated for impairment		$	930			$	2,408			$	4,400			$	22,164			$	0			$	29,902			$	-
	Ending balance – loans collectively evaluated for impairment			75,842				3,173,721				303,403				360,431				222				3,913,619				1,873
	Allowance balance associated with loans individually evaluated for impairment			-				-				1,320				419				-				1,739				-
	Allowance balance associated with loans collectively evaluated for impairment			277				14,311				1,447				2,629				1				18,665				25
	Total Ending balance		$	277			$	14,311			$	1,447			$	2,629			$	1			$	18,665			$	25
	At December 31, 2013
				Real Estate Loans																								Consumer Loans
				One- to Four Family Residential, Including Condominium and Cooperative Apartment				Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use				Commercial				Commercial Real Estate				Construction				Total Real Estate
												Mixed Use
												Real Estate
	Ending balance – loans individually evaluated for impairment		$	1,199			$	2,345			$	4,400			$	22,245			$	-			$	30,189			$	-
	Ending balance – loans collectively evaluated for impairment			72,757				2,920,205				371,510				302,451				268				3,667,191				2,139
	Allowance balance associated with loans individually evaluated for impairment			-				-				1,320				451				-				1,771				-
	Allowance balance associated with loans collectively evaluated for impairment			236				13,840				1,683				2,596				3				18,358				24
	Total Ending balance		$	236			$	13,840			$	3,003			$	3,047			$	3			$	20,129			$	24
		At or for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
		Real Estate Loans																								Consumer Loans
		One- to Four Family Residential, Including Condominium and Cooperative Apartment				Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use				Commercial				Commercial Real Estate				Construction				Total Real Estate
										Mixed Use Real Estate
	Beginning balance		$	344			$	14,299			$	2,474			$	3,382			$	24			$	20,523			$	27
	Provision (credit) for loan losses			92				(298	)			87				273				(2	)			152				5
	Charge-offs			(88	)			(111	)			-				(4	)			-				(203	)			(6	)
	Recoveries			2				-				29				1				0				32				-
	Ending balance		$	350			$	13,890			$	2,590			$	3,652			$	22			$	20,504			$	26
	The following tables summarize impaired real estate loans as of or for the periods indicated (by collateral type within the real estate loan segment):
			At March 31, 2014
			Unpaid Principal Balance at Period End				Recorded Investment  at Period End(1)				Reserve Balance Allocated within the Allowance for Loan Losses at Period End
	One- to Four Family Residential, Including Condominium and Cooperative Apartment
	With no allocated reserve		$	973			$	930			$	$ -
	With an allocated reserve			-				-				-
	Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use
	With no allocated reserve			2,408				2,408				-
	With an allocated reserve			-				-				-
	Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate
	With no allocated reserve			-				-				-
	With an allocated reserve			4,500				4,400				1,320
	Commercial Real Estate
	With no allocated reserve			8,307				7,194				-
	With an allocated reserve			14,970				14,970				419
	Construction
	With no allocated reserve			-				-				-
	With an allocated reserve			-				-				-
	Total
	With no allocated reserve		$	11,688			$	10,532			$	$ -
	With an allocated reserve		$	19,470			$	19,370			$	1,739
		-1	The recorded investment excludes accrued interest receivable and loan origination fees, net, due to immateriality.
			At December 31, 2013
			Unpaid Principal Balance at Period End				Recorded Investment at Period End(1)				Reserve Balance Allocated within the Allowance for Loan Losses at Period End
	One- to Four Family Residential, Including Condominium and Cooperative Apartment
	With no allocated reserve		$	1,066			$	987			$	$ -
	With an allocated reserve			255				212				-
	Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use
With no allocated reserve			2,494				2,345				-
With an allocated reserve			-				-				-
Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate
With no allocated reserve			-				-				-
With an allocated reserve			4,500				4,400				1,320
Commercial Real Estate
With no allocated reserve			8,316				7,203				-
With an allocated reserve			15,042				15,042				451
Construction
With no allocated reserve			-				-				-
With an allocated reserve			-				-				-
Total
With no allocated reserve		$	11,876			$	10,535			$	$ -
With an allocated reserve		$	19,797			$	19,654			$	1,771
	-1	The recorded investment excludes accrued interest receivable and loan origination fees, net, due to immateriality.
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2014								Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
		Average Recorded Investment				Interest Income Recognized				Average Recorded Investment				Interest Income Recognized
One- to Four Family Residential and Cooperative Unit
With no allocated reserve		$	959			$	15			$	629			$	15
With an allocated reserve			106				-				212				5
Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use
With no allocated reserve			2,377				22				4,787				49
With an allocated reserve			-				-				-				-
Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate
With no allocated reserve			-				-				1,459				12
With an allocated reserve			4,400				-				-				-
Commercial Real Estate
With no allocated reserve			7,198				185				33,596				404
With an allocated reserve			15,006				31				15,284				189
Construction
With no allocated reserve			-				-				-				-
With an allocated reserve			-				-				-				-
Total
With no allocated reserve		$	10,534			$	222			$	40,471			$	480
With an allocated reserve		$	19,512			$	31			$	15,496			$	194
First Loss Position And Related Reserve Liability	'
	The following is a summary of the aggregate balance of multifamily loans serviced for FNMA, the period-end First Loss Position associated with these loans and activity in the related liability:
			At or for the Three Months Ended March 31,
			2014				2013
	Outstanding balance of multifamily loans serviced for FNMA at period end		$	-			$	244,159
	Total First Loss Position at end of period			-				15,428
	Liability on the First Loss Position
	Balance at beginning of period		$	1,040			$	1,383
	Credit for losses on problem loans(1)			(1,040	)			(92	)
	Balance at period end		$	0			$	1,291
	-1	Amount recognized as a component of mortgage banking income during the period.

INVESTMENT_AND_MORTGAGEBACKED_1

INVESTMENT AND MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
INVESTMENT AND MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES [Abstract]	'
Amortized Cost And Estimated Fair Value Of Available For Sale And Held To Maturity Securities	'
	The following is a summary of major categories of securities owned by the Company (excluding trading securities) at March 31, 2014:
								Unrealized Gains or Losses Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
			Purchase		Recorded Amortized/			Non-Credit			Unrealized		Unrealized Losses			Book Value			Other Unrecognized Losses			Fair Value
			Amortized / Historical Cost		Historical Cost(1)			OTTI			Gains
	Investment securities held-to-maturity:
	Pooled bank trust preferred securities ("TRUPS")		$	$15,840	$	$6,894		$	(593	)		-	$	(977	)(2)	$	5,324		$	496		$	5,820
	Available for sale securities:
	Investment securities
	Registered Mutual Funds			2,870		2,764			-			832		(12	)		3,584			-			3,584
	Agency notes			70		70			-			0		-			70			-			70
	MBS
	Pass-through MBS issued by GSEs			27,870		27,870			-			1,499		(1	)		29,368			-			29,368
	Collateralized mortgage obligations ("CMOs")  issued by GSEs			142		142			-			0		-			142			-			142
	Private issuer pass through MBS			618		618			-			8		-			626			-			626
	Private issuer CMOs			508		508			-			8		-			516			-			516
	-1	Amount represents the purchase amortized / historical cost less any credit-related OTTI charges recognized through earnings.
	-2	Amount represents the unamortized portion of the unrealized loss that was recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss on September 1, 2008 (the day on which these securities were transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity).
	The following is a summary of major categories of securities owned by the Company at December 31, 2013:
								Unrealized Gains or Losses Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
			Purchase Amortized / Historical Cost		Recorded Amortized/ Historical Cost (1)			Non-Credit OTTI			Unrealized Gains		Unrealized Losses			Book Value			Other Unrecognized Gains			Fair Value
	Investment securities held-to-maturity:
	TRUPS		$	15,885	$	6,939		$	(601	)		-	$	(997	)(2)	$	5,341		$	(178	)	$	5,163
	Available for sale securities:
	Investment securities
	Registered Mutual Funds			2,866		2,760			-			815		(17	)		3,558			-			3,558
	Agency notes			15,070		15,070			-			21		-			15,091			-			15,091
	MBS
	Pass-through MBS issued   by GSEs			28,407		28,407			-			1,552		-			29,959			-			29,959
	CMOs  issued by GSEs			319		319			-			2		-			321			-			321
	Private issuer pass through MBS			662		662			-			18		-			680			-			680
	Private issuer CMOs			574		574			-			9		-			583			-			583
	-1	Amount represents the purchase amortized / historical cost less any credit-related OTTI charges recognized through earnings.
	-2	Amount represents the unamortized portion of the unrealized loss that was recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss on September 1, 2008 (the day on which these securities were transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity).
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date	'
	At March 31, 2014, the agency note investments in the table above had contractual maturities as follows::
			Amortized		Estimated
			Cost		Fair Value
	Due after three years through five years			70		70
	TOTAL		$	70	$	70
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings	'
	The following table provides a reconciliation of the pre-tax OTTI charges recognized on the Company's TRUPS:
			At or for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014								At or for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
			Credit Related OTTI Recognized in Earnings		Non-Credit OTTI Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Total OTTI			Credit Related OTTI Recognized in Earnings		Non-Credit OTTI Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Total OTTI
	Cumulative balance at the beginning of the period		$	8,945	$	601		$	9,546		$	8,945	$	634		$	9,579
	Amortization of previously recognized OTTI			-		(8	)		(8	)		1		(9	)		(8	)
	Cumulative balance at end of the period		$	$8,945	$	$593		$	$9,538		$	8,946	$	$625		$	9,571
Available For Sale And Held To Maturity Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position Fair Value	'
	The following table summarizes the gross unrealized losses and fair value of investment securities as of March 31, 2014, aggregated by investment category and the length of time the securities were in a continuous unrealized loss position:
			Less than 12					12 Months or More					Total
			Months Consecutive					Consecutive
			Unrealized Losses					Unrealized Losses
			Fair Value		Gross Unrecognized/			Fair Value			Gross Unrecognized/		Fair Value			Gross Unrecognized/
					Unrealized Losses						Unrealized Losses					Unrealized Losses
	Held-to-Maturity Securities:
	TRUPS (1)		$	-	$	-		$	3,436		$	1,068	$	3,436		$	1,068
	Available for Sale Securities
	Registered Mutual Funds			542		12			-			-		542			12
	Pass-through MBS issued by GSEs			874		1			-			-		874			1
	(1)    At March 31, 2014, the recorded balance of these securities was $3,527.  This balance reflected the remaining unrealized loss of $977 that was recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss on September 1, 2008 (the day these securities were transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity).  In accordance with both ASC 320-10-35-17 and 320-10-65, this unrealized loss is currently being amortized over the remaining estimated life of these securities.
	The following table summarizes the gross unrealized losses and fair value of investment securities and MBS as of December 31, 2013, aggregated by investment category and the length of time that the securities were in a continuous unrealized loss position:
			Less than 12					12 Months or More					Total
			Months Consecutive					Consecutive
			Unrealized Losses					Unrealized Losses
			Fair Value		Gross Unrecognized/			Fair Value			Gross Unrecognized/		Fair Value			Gross Unrecognized/
					Unrealized Losses						Unrealized Losses					Unrealized Losses
	Held-to-Maturity Securities:
	TRUPS (1)		$	-	$	-		$	5,163		$	1,775	$	5,163		$	1,775
	Available-for-Sale Securities:
	Registered Mutual Funds		$	536	$	17		$	-		$	-	$	536		$	17
	(1) At December 31, 2013, the recorded balance of these securities was $3,551.  This balance reflected the remaining unrealized loss of $997 that was recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss on September 1, 2008 (the day these securities were transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity).  In accordance with both ASC 320-10-35-17 and 320-10-65, this unrealized loss is currently being amortized over the remaining estimated life of these securities.

FAIR_VALUE_OF_FINANCIAL_INSTRU1

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis	'
	The following tables present the assets that are reported on the consolidated statements of financial condition at fair value as of the date indicated segmented by level within the fair value hierarchy.  Financial assets are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
	Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis at March 31, 2014
							Fair Value Measurements Using
	Description		Total				Level 1 Inputs				Level 2				Level 3 Inputs
											Inputs
	Trading securities (Registered Mutual Funds):
	Domestic Equity Mutual Funds		$	1,318			$	1,318			$	-			$	-
	International Equity Mutual Funds			165				165				-				-
	Fixed Income Mutual Funds			5,465				5,465				-				-
	Investment securities available-for-sale:
	Agency notes			70				-				70				-
	Registered Mutual Funds:
	Domestic Equity Mutual Funds			2,027				2,027				-				-
	International Equity Mutual Funds			430				430				-				-
	Fixed Income Mutual Funds			1,127				1,127				-				-
	Pass-through MBS issued by GSEs			29,368				-				29,368				-
	CMOs  issued by GSEs			142				-				142				-
	Private issuer pass through MBS			626				-				626				-
	Private issuer CMOs			516				-				516				-
	Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis at December 31, 2013
							Fair Value Measurements Using
	Description		Total				Level 1 Inputs				Level2				Level3 Inputs
											Inputs
	Trading securities (Registered Mutual Funds):
	Domestic Equity Mutual Funds		$	1,311			$	1,311			$	-			$	-
	International Equity Mutual Funds			164				164				-				-
	Fixed Income Mutual Funds			5,347				5,347				-				-
	Investment securities available-for-sale:
	Agency notes			15,091				-				15,091				-
	Registered Mutual Funds:
	Domestic Equity Mutual Funds			2,016				2,016				-				-
	International Equity Mutual Funds			427				427				-				-
	Fixed Income Mutual Funds			1,115				1,115				-				-
	Pass-through MBS issued by GSEs			29,959				-				29,959				-
	CMOs  issued by GSEs			321				-				321				-
	Private issuer pass through MBS			680				-				680				-
	Private issuer CMOs			583				-				583				-
Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring	'
	Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis at March 31, 2014
						Fair Value Measurements Using
	Description	Total				Level 1 Inputs				Level 2 Inputs				Level 3 Inputs
	Impaired loans:
	One- to Four Family Residential, Including Condominium and Cooperative Apartment		$	477				-				-			$	477
	Commercial Mixed Use Real Estate			4,400				-				-				4,400
	Commercial Real Estate			5,707				-				-				5,707
	Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis at December 31, 2013
						Fair Value Measurements Using
	Description	Total				Level 1 Inputs				Level 2 Inputs				Level 3 Inputs
	Impaired loans:
	One- to Four Family Residential, Including Condominium and Cooperative Apartment		$	$477			$	-			$	-			$	$477
	Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use Real Estate			325				-				-				325
	Commercial Mixed Use Real Estate			4,400				-				-				4,400
	Commercial Real Estate			5,707				-				-				5,707
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information	'
	The following table presents quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements for impaired loans measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at March 31, 2014:
	Fair Value Derived			Valuation Technique Utilized	Significant Unobservable Input(s)		Maximum Value				Minimum Vale				Weighted Average Value
	$	4,607		Income approach only	Capitalization rate			N/A	*			N/A	*			7.5	%
					Reduction for planned expedited disposal			N/A	*			N/A	*			0.4	%
		477		Blended income and sales comparison approaches	Reduction to the sales comparison value to reconcile differences between comparable sales			0	%			15	%			8.3	%
					Capitalization rate (income approach component)			7.8	%			8.5	%			8.1	%
					Reduction for planned expedited disposal			20	%			27.5	%			23.3	%
		5,500		Previously negotiated note sales	Discount to unpaid principal balance from likely realizable value of a note sale based upon comparable note sale experience			N/A	*			N/A	*			17	%
	*Only one loan in this population.
	The following table presents quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements for impaired loans measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at December 31, 2013:
	Fair Value Derived			Valuation Technique Utilized	Significant Unobservable Input(s)		Maximum Value				Minimum Value				Weighted Average Value
	$	4607		Income approach only	Capitalization rate			N/A	*			N/A	*			7.5	%
					Reduction for planned expedited disposal			N/A	*			N/A	*			0.4	%
		802		Blended income and sales comparison approaches	Reduction to the sales comparison value to reconcile differences between comparable sales			0	%			15	%			5	%
					Capitalization rate (income approach component)			7.8	%			8.5	%			8.3	%
					Reduction for planned expedited disposal			20	%-			30	%			26	%
		5,500		Previously negotiated note sales	Discount to unpaid principal balance from likely realizable value of a note sale based upon comparable note sale experience			N/A	*			N/A	*			17	%
	*Only one loan in this population.
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping	'
	The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments other than those measured at fair value on either a recurring or non-recurring basis at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows:
							Fair Value at March 31, 2014 Using
	At March 31, 2014		Carrying				Level 1				Level 2				Level 3			Total
			Amount				Inputs				Inputs				Inputs
	Assets:
	Cash and due from banks		$	66,120			$	66,120			$	-			$	-		$	66,120
	Investment securities held to maturity (TRUPS)			5,324				-				-				5,127			5,127
	Loan, net			3,924,965				-				-				4,013,267			4,013,267
	Accrued interest receivable			12,576				1				124				12,451			12,576
	Mortgage Servicing Rights ("MSR")			449				-				449				-			449
	FHLBNY capital stock			53,593				N/	A			N/	A			N/	A		N/	A
	Liabilities:
	Savings, money market and checking accounts		$	1,718,523			$	1,718,523			$	-			$	-		$	1,718,523
	Certificates of Deposit  ("CDs")			868,451				-				879,045				-			879,045
	Escrow and other deposits			110,062				110,062				-				-			110,062
	FHLBNY Advances			1,033,150				-				1,053,644				-			1,053,644
	Trust Preferred securities payable			70,680				-				70,680				-			70,680
	Accrued interest payable			2,969				-				2,969				-			2,969
							Fair Value at December 31, 2013 Using
	At December 31, 2013		Carrying				Level 1				Level 2				Level 3			Total
			Amount				Inputs				Inputs				Inputs
	Assets:
	Cash and due from banks		$	45,777			$	45,777			$	-			$	-		$	45,777
	Investment securities held to maturity (TRUPS)			5,341				-				-				5,163			5,163
	Loans, net			3,679,366				-				-				3,718,604			3,718,604
	Premises held for sale			3,624				-				4,400				-			4,400
	Accrued interest receivable			12,066				-				178				11,888			12,066
	MSR			628				-				1,006				-			1,006
	FHLBNY capital stock			48,051				N/	A			N/	A			N/	A		N/	A
	Liabilities:
	Savings, money market and checking accounts		$	1,678,737			$	1,678,737			$	-			$	-		$	1,678,737
	CDs			828,409				-				839,059				-			839,059
	Escrow and other deposits			69,404				69,404				-				-			69,404
	FHLBNY Advances			910,000				-				934,336				-			934,336
	Trust Preferred securities payable			70,680				-				70,680				-			70,680
	Accrued interest payable			2,642				-				2,642				-			2,642

RETIREMENT_AND_POSTRETIREMENT_1

RETIREMENT AND POSTRETIREMENT PLANS (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
RETIREMENT AND POSTRETIREMENT PLANS [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs	'
	The Holding Company or the Bank maintains the Retirement Plan of The Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh (the "Employee Retirement Plan"), the Retirement Plan for Board Members of Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (the "Outside Director Retirement Plan"), the BMP, and the Postretirement Welfare Plan of The Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh (the "Postretirement Plan").  Net expenses associated with these plans were comprised of the following components:
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2014					Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
		BMP,			Postretirement Plan		BMP,			Postretirement
		Employee and Outside Director					Employee and Outside Director			Plan
		Retirement Plans					Retirement Plans
	Service cost	$	$ -		$	10	$	$ -		$	15
	Interest cost		338			58		290			57
	Expected return on assets		(444	)		-		(380	)		-
	Amortization of unrealized loss		261			-		587			12
	Net periodic cost	$	155		$	68	$	497		$	84

NATURE_OF_OPERATIONS_Details

NATURE OF OPERATIONS (Details)	Mar. 31, 2014
	RetailBranch
NATURE OF OPERATIONS [Abstract]	'
Number of Retail Offices	25

OTHER_COMPREHENSIVE_INCOME_LOS2

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]	'	'
Change in unrealized loss on securities transferred to held to maturity, after tax	$12	$34
Tax expense (benefit)	7,177	7,176
Net income	10,034	10,570
Change in net unrealized gain during the period, tax	118	0
Change in net unrealized gain during the period, after tax	-37	241
Change in pension and other posttirement obligations, net of deferred tax benefit of $118 during the three months ended March 31, 2014	143	0
Total other comprehensive income, before tax	222	396
Total other comprehensive income, tax	100	177
Net other comprehensive income during during the period	122	219
Securities Held-To-Maturity and Transferred Securities [Member]	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]	'	'
Change in non-credit component of OTTI, pre-tax	8	8
Change in non-credit component of OTTI, tax	4	4
Change in non-credit component of OTTI, after tax	4	4
Change in unrealized loss on securities transferred to held to maturity, pre-tax	20	61
Change in unrealized loss on securities transferred to held to maturity, tax	8	27
Change in unrealized loss on securities transferred to held to maturity, after tax	12	34
Total Securities held to maturity and transferred securities before tax	28	69
Total securities held to maturity and transferred tax	12	31
Total securities held to maturity and transferred securities, after tax	16	38
Securities Available-For-Sale [Member]	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]	'	'
Change in net unrealized gain during the period, pre-tax	-67	437
Change in net unrealized gain during the period, tax	-30	196
Change in net unrealized gain during the period, after tax	-37	241
Total securities available-for-sale, pre-tax	-67	327
Total securities available-for-sale, tax	-30	146
Total securities available-for-sale, after tax	-37	181
Securities Available-For-Sale [Member] | Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]	'	'
Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net gain on securities	0	-110
Tax expense (benefit)	0	-50
Net income	0	-60
Defined Benefit Plans [Member]	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]	'	'
Reclassification adjustment for expense included in salaries and employee benefits expense	261	0
Total defined benefit plans, pre-tax	261	0
Total defined benefit plans, tax	118	0
Change in pension and other posttirement obligations, net of deferred tax benefit of $118 during the three months ended March 31, 2014	143	0
Defined Benefit Plans [Member] | Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]	'	'
Tax expense (benefit)	118	0
Net income	$143	$0

OTHER_COMPREHENSIVE_INCOME_LOS3

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), Accumulated Other Comprehensive Gain (Loss) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]	'	'
Beginning Balance	($4,759)	($9,640)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	-21	279
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	143	-60
Net other comprehensive income during during the period	122	219
Ending Balance	-4,637	-9,421
Securities Held-To-Maturity and Transferred Securities [Member]	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]	'	'
Beginning Balance	-878	-1,043
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	16	38
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	0	0
Net other comprehensive income during during the period	16	38
Ending Balance	-862	-1,005
Securities Available-For-Sale [Member]	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]	'	'
Beginning Balance	1,319	1,178
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	-37	241
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	0	-60
Net other comprehensive income during during the period	-37	181
Ending Balance	1,282	1,359
Defined Benefit Plans [Member]	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]	'	'
Beginning Balance	-5,200	-9,775
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	0	0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	143	0
Net other comprehensive income during during the period	143	0
Ending Balance	($5,057)	($9,775)

EARNINGS_PER_SHARE_EPS_Details

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) [Abstract]	'	'
Net income	$10,034	$10,570
Less: Dividends paid on earnings allocated to participating securities	-45	-46
Income attributable to common stock	9,989	10,524
Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding Including Participating Securities Basic (in shares)	36,094,495	35,147,851
Less: weighted average participating securities (in shares)	-317,810	-324,880
Weighted average shares outstanding utilized in the calculation of basic EPS (in shares)	35,776,685	34,822,971
Earnings Per Share, Basic (in dollars per share)	$0.28	$0.30
Income attributable to common stock	$9,989	$10,524
Weighted average common shares outstanding	35,776,685	34,822,971
Common stock equivalents resulting from the dilutive effect of "in-the-money" stock options	112,899	56,268
Weighted average shares outstanding utilized in the calculation of diluted EPS (in shares)	35,889,584	34,879,239
Earnings Per Share, Diluted (in dollars per share)	$0.28	$0.30
Weighted average shares excluded from earnings per share calculation (in shares)	364,715	1,300,035

ACCOUNTING_FOR_STOCK_BASED_COM2

ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Stock Options [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Options outstanding - beginning of period (in shares)	1,615,771	2,456,137
Options granted (in shares)	0	0
Options exercised (in shares)	-8,480	-157,670
Options forfeited (in shares)	-618,895	-3,095
Options outstanding - end of period (in shares)	988,396	2,295,372
Intrinsic value of options exercised	$5	$150
Compensation expense recognized	36	73
Remaining unrecognized compensation expense	105	261
Intrinsic value of outstanding options at period end	2,294	1,070
Intrinsic value of vested options at period end	2,177	841
Weighted average exercise price of vested options - end of period	$14.76	$15.98
Restricted stock awards, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]	'	'
Compensation recorded to expense	36	73
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Compensation expense recognized	495	526
Restricted stock awards, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]	'	'
Unvested allocated shares - beginning of period (in shares)	318,314	328,003
Shares granted (in shares)	0	0
Shares vested (in shares)	0	-6,855
Shares forfeited (in shares)	-1,261	0
Unvested allocated shares - end of period (in shares)	317,053	321,148
Compensation recorded to expense	$495	$526

LOANS_RECEIVABLE_AND_CREDIT_QU2

LOANS RECEIVABLE AND CREDIT QUALITY, Credit Quality Indicators (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
One-to four Family Residential and Cooperative Unit [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Not Individually Assigned Credit Rating	$7,996	[1]	$11,370	[1]
Financing Receivable, Net	76,772		73,956
Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Not Individually Assigned Credit Rating	0	[1]	0	[1]
Financing Receivable, Net	3,176,129		2,922,550
Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Not Individually Assigned Credit Rating	0	[1]	0	[1]
Financing Receivable, Net	307,803		375,910
Commercial Real Estate [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Not Individually Assigned Credit Rating	0	[1]	0	[1]
Financing Receivable, Net	382,595		324,696
Construction Loan Receivable [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Not Individually Assigned Credit Rating	0	[1]	0	[1]
Financing Receivable, Net	222		268
Consumer Loan [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Not Individually Assigned Credit Rating	1,873		2,139
Total Real Estate Loans [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Not Individually Assigned Credit Rating	7,996	[1]	11,370	[1]
Financing Receivable, Net	3,943,521		3,697,380
Pass [Member] | One-to four Family Residential and Cooperative Unit [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Not Individually Assigned Credit Rating	58,807		53,472
Pass [Member] | Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Not Individually Assigned Credit Rating	3,158,734		2,900,979
Pass [Member] | Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Not Individually Assigned Credit Rating	296,484		364,808
Pass [Member] | Commercial Real Estate [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Not Individually Assigned Credit Rating	353,786		299,122
Pass [Member] | Construction Loan Receivable [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Not Individually Assigned Credit Rating	0		0
Pass [Member] | Consumer Loan [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Not Individually Assigned Credit Rating	1,857		2,136
Pass [Member] | Total Real Estate Loans [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Not Individually Assigned Credit Rating	3,867,811		3,618,381
Special Mention [Member] | One-to four Family Residential and Cooperative Unit [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Individually Assigned Credit Rating	7,517		6,651
Special Mention [Member] | Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Individually Assigned Credit Rating	13,703		17,938
Special Mention [Member] | Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Individually Assigned Credit Rating	5,428		5,203
Special Mention [Member] | Commercial Real Estate [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Individually Assigned Credit Rating	17,529		4,420
Special Mention [Member] | Construction Loan Receivable [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Individually Assigned Credit Rating	222		0
Special Mention [Member] | Total Real Estate Loans [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Individually Assigned Credit Rating	44,399		34,212
Substandard [Member] | One-to four Family Residential and Cooperative Unit [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Individually Assigned Credit Rating	2,452		2,463
Substandard [Member] | Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Individually Assigned Credit Rating	3,692		3,633
Substandard [Member] | Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Individually Assigned Credit Rating	4,571		4,579
Substandard [Member] | Commercial Real Estate [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Individually Assigned Credit Rating	11,280		21,154
Substandard [Member] | Construction Loan Receivable [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Individually Assigned Credit Rating	0		268
Substandard [Member] | Total Real Estate Loans [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Individually Assigned Credit Rating	21,995		32,097
Doubtful [Member] | One-to four Family Residential and Cooperative Unit [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Individually Assigned Credit Rating	0		0
Doubtful [Member] | Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Individually Assigned Credit Rating	0		0
Doubtful [Member] | Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Individually Assigned Credit Rating	1,320		1,320
Doubtful [Member] | Commercial Real Estate [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Individually Assigned Credit Rating	0		0
Doubtful [Member] | Construction Loan Receivable [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Individually Assigned Credit Rating	0		0
Doubtful [Member] | Total Real Estate Loans [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Individually Assigned Credit Rating	1,320		1,320
Non Accrual Financing Receivable [Member] | Consumer Loan [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Not Individually Assigned Credit Rating	$16		$3
[1]	Amount comprised of fully performing one- to four-family residential and condominium and cooperative unit loans with balances equal to or less than the FNMA Limits.

LOANS_RECEIVABLE_AND_CREDIT_QU3

LOANS RECEIVABLE AND CREDIT QUALITY, Past Due Financing Receivbles (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Loan		Loan
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]	'		'
Number Of Loans 90 Days or More Past Due And Still Accruing Pending Refinancing	7		5
Loans 90 Days or More Past Due And Still Accruing Pending Refinancing	$2,699		$1,031
One To Four Family Residential And Cooperative Unit Allowance [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 30 to 59 Days Past Due	264		143
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 60 to 89 Days Past Due	200		302
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 90 Days Past Due and Still Accruing	0		0
Non-accrual	1,382	[1]	1,242	[2]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due, Total	1,846		1,687
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Current	74,926		72,269
Loans and Leases Receivable, Other, Net of Deferred Income	76,772		73,956
Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 30 to 59 Days Past Due	0		744
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 60 to 89 Days Past Due	0		0
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 90 Days Past Due and Still Accruing	2,699		1,031
Non-accrual	1,271	[1]	1,197	[2]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due, Total	3,970		2,972
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Current	3,172,159		2,919,578
Loans and Leases Receivable, Other, Net of Deferred Income	3,176,129		2,922,550
Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 30 to 59 Days Past Due	0		0
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 60 to 89 Days Past Due	0		0
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 90 Days Past Due and Still Accruing	0		0
Non-accrual	4,400	[1]	4,400	[2]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due, Total	4,400		4,400
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Current	303,403		371,510
Loans and Leases Receivable, Other, Net of Deferred Income	307,803		375,910
Commercial Real Estate [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 30 to 59 Days Past Due	0		404
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 60 to 89 Days Past Due	0		0
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 90 Days Past Due and Still Accruing	0		0
Non-accrual	5,707	[1]	5,707	[2]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due, Total	5,707		6,111
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Current	376,888		318,585
Loans and Leases Receivable, Other, Net of Deferred Income	382,595		324,696
Construction Loan Receivable [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 30 to 59 Days Past Due	0		0
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 60 to 89 Days Past Due	0		0
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 90 Days Past Due and Still Accruing	0		0
Non-accrual	0	[1]	0	[2]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due, Total	0		0
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Current	222		268
Loans and Leases Receivable, Other, Net of Deferred Income	222		268
Consumer Loan [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 30 to 59 Days Past Due	1		6
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 60 to 89 Days Past Due	5		4
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 90 Days Past Due and Still Accruing	0		0
Non-accrual	16	[1]	3	[2]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due, Total	22		13
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Current	1,851		2,126
Loans and Leases Receivable, Other, Net of Deferred Income	1,873		2,139
Total Real Estate Loans [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 30 to 59 Days Past Due	264		1,291
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 60 to 89 Days Past Due	200		302
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 90 Days Past Due and Still Accruing	2,699		1,031
Non-accrual	12,760	[1]	12,546	[2]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due, Total	15,923		15,170
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Current	3,927,598		3,682,210
Loans and Leases Receivable, Other, Net of Deferred Income	$3,943,521		$3,697,380
[1]	Includes all loans on non-accrual status regardless of the number of days such loans were delinquent as of March 31, 2014.
[2]	Includes all loans on non-accrual status regardless of the number of days such loans were delinquent as of December 31, 2013.

LOANS_RECEIVABLE_AND_CREDIT_QU4

LOANS RECEIVABLE AND CREDIT QUALITY, Troubled Debt Restructurings (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
	Loan	Loan
Troubled Debt Restructuring On Receivables [Abstract]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Modifications, Number of Contracts	12	12
Financing Receivable, Modifications, Recorded Investment	$24,232	$24,327
Financing Receivables Modification Accrual Status Number Of Contracts	10	10
Financing Receivable Modification Recorded Investment In Accrual Status	18,525	18,620
Financing Receivables Modification Non Accrual Status Number Of Contracts	2	2
Financing Receivable Modification Recorded Investment In Non Accrual Status	5,707	5,707
Financing Receivable Modifications Number Of Contracts In Period	0	'
Allocated Reserves Recognized For Trouble Debt Restructuring Receivables That Defaulted	419	451
One To Four Family Residential And Cooperative Unit Allowance [Member]	'	'
Troubled Debt Restructuring On Receivables [Abstract]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Modifications, Number of Contracts	3	3
Financing Receivable, Modifications, Recorded Investment	930	934
Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use [Member]	'	'
Troubled Debt Restructuring On Receivables [Abstract]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Modifications, Number of Contracts	4	4
Financing Receivable, Modifications, Recorded Investment	1,137	1,148
Financing Receivable Modifications Number Of Contracts In Period	0	'
Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Troubled Debt Restructuring On Receivables [Abstract]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Modifications, Number of Contracts	0	0
Financing Receivable, Modifications, Recorded Investment	0	0
Commercial Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Troubled Debt Restructuring On Receivables [Abstract]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Modifications, Number of Contracts	5	5
Financing Receivable, Modifications, Recorded Investment	22,165	22,245
Financing Receivable Modifications Number Of Contracts In Period	0	'
Total Real Estate Loans [Member]	'	'
Troubled Debt Restructuring On Receivables [Abstract]	'	'
Premium paid on loans purchased during the period	$13,163	'

ALLOWANCE_FOR_LOAN_LOSSES_AND_2

ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES AND RESERVE FOR FIRST LOSS POSITION ON MULTIFAMILY LOANS SOLD TO FNMA (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2013
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Additional Information [Abstract]	'		'		'
Allowance for Loan Losses at Period End on Substandard Non Impaired Loans	$100		'		$53
Increase (Decrease) in the balance of Substandard non-impaired loans	540		'		'
Financing Receivable Special Mention Allowance For Loan Losses period end balance	231		'		185
Financing Receivable Special Mention Balance Increase (Decrease)	790		'		'
Reserve For First Loss Position [Abstract]	'		'		'
Outstanding balance of multifamily loans serviced for FNMA at period end	0		244,159		'
First Loss Position Loans Serviced For Fnma	0		15,428		'
Reserve Liability On The First Loss Position [Roll Forward]	'		'		'
Balance at beginning of period	1,040		1,383		'
Credit for losses on problem loans(1)	-1,040	[1]	-92	[1]	'
Balance at period end	0		1,291		'
One To Four Family Residential And Cooperative Unit Allowance [Member]	'		'		'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]	'		'		'
Beginning balance	236		344		'
Provision (credit) for loan losses	49		92		'
Charge-offs	-9		-88		'
Recoveries	1		2		'
Ending balance	277		350		'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Additional Information [Abstract]	'		'		'
Ending balance - loans individually evaluated for impairment	930		'		1,199
Ending balance - loans collectively evaluated for impairment	75,842		'		72,757
Allowance balance associated with loans individually evaluated for impairment	0		'		0
Allowance balance associated with loans collectivelly evaluated for impairment	277		'		236
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	973		'		1,066
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0		'		255
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	930	[2]	'		987	[2]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0	[2]	'		212	[2]
Impaired Financing Receivables With No Allocated Reserves Within Allowance For Loan Losses Recognized For Impaired Receivables	0		'		0
Impaired Financing Receivables With Allocated Reserves Within Allowance For Loan Losses Recognized For Impaired Receivables	0		'		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment	959		629		'
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment	106		212		'
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Interest Income, Accrual Method	15		15		'
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Interest Income, Accrual Method	0		5		'
Multifamily Residential And Residential Mixed Use Allowance [Member]	'		'		'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]	'		'		'
Beginning balance	13,840		14,299		'
Provision (credit) for loan losses	338		-298		'
Charge-offs	-37		-111		'
Recoveries	170		0		'
Ending balance	14,311		13,890		'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Additional Information [Abstract]	'		'		'
Ending balance - loans individually evaluated for impairment	2,408		'		2,345
Ending balance - loans collectively evaluated for impairment	3,173,721		'		2,920,205
Allowance balance associated with loans individually evaluated for impairment	0		'		0
Allowance balance associated with loans collectivelly evaluated for impairment	14,311		'		13,840
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	2,408		'		2,494
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0		'		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	2,408	[2]	'		2,345	[2]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0	[2]	'		0	[2]
Impaired Financing Receivables With No Allocated Reserves Within Allowance For Loan Losses Recognized For Impaired Receivables	0		'		0
Impaired Financing Receivables With Allocated Reserves Within Allowance For Loan Losses Recognized For Impaired Receivables	0		'		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment	2,377		4,787		'
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment	0		0		'
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Interest Income, Accrual Method	22		49		'
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Interest Income, Accrual Method	0		0		'
Commercial Mixed Use Real Estate Allowance [Member]	'		'		'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]	'		'		'
Beginning balance	3,003		2,474		'
Provision (credit) for loan losses	-206		87		'
Charge-offs	-30		0		'
Recoveries	0		29		'
Ending balance	2,767		2,590		'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Additional Information [Abstract]	'		'		'
Ending balance - loans individually evaluated for impairment	4,400		'		4,400
Ending balance - loans collectively evaluated for impairment	303,403		'		371,510
Allowance balance associated with loans individually evaluated for impairment	1,320		'		1,320
Allowance balance associated with loans collectivelly evaluated for impairment	1,447		'		1,683
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0		'		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	4,500		'		4,500
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0	[2]	'		0	[2]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	4,400	[2]	'		4,400	[2]
Impaired Financing Receivables With No Allocated Reserves Within Allowance For Loan Losses Recognized For Impaired Receivables	0		'		0
Impaired Financing Receivables With Allocated Reserves Within Allowance For Loan Losses Recognized For Impaired Receivables	1,320		'		1,320
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment	0		1,459		'
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment	4,400		0		'
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Interest Income, Accrual Method	0		12		'
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Interest Income, Accrual Method	0		0		'
Total Real Estate Loans [Member]	'		'		'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]	'		'		'
Beginning balance	20,129		20,523		'
Provision (credit) for loan losses	281		152		'
Charge-offs	-184		-203		'
Recoveries	178		32		'
Ending balance	20,404		20,504		'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Additional Information [Abstract]	'		'		'
Ending balance - loans individually evaluated for impairment	29,902		'		30,189
Ending balance - loans collectively evaluated for impairment	3,913,619		'		3,667,191
Allowance balance associated with loans individually evaluated for impairment	1,739		'		1,771
Allowance balance associated with loans collectivelly evaluated for impairment	18,665		'		18,358
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	11,688		'		11,876
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	19,470		'		19,797
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	10,532	[2]	'		10,535	[2]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	19,370	[2]	'		19,654	[2]
Impaired Financing Receivables With No Allocated Reserves Within Allowance For Loan Losses Recognized For Impaired Receivables	0		'		0
Impaired Financing Receivables With Allocated Reserves Within Allowance For Loan Losses Recognized For Impaired Receivables	1,739		'		1,771
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment	10,534		40,471		'
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment	19,512		15,496		'
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Interest Income, Accrual Method	222		480		'
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Interest Income, Accrual Method	31		194		'
Consumer Loan [Member]	'		'		'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]	'		'		'
Beginning balance	24		27		'
Provision (credit) for loan losses	1		5		'
Charge-offs	0		-6		'
Recoveries	0		0		'
Ending balance	25		26		'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Additional Information [Abstract]	'		'		'
Ending balance - loans individually evaluated for impairment	0		'		0
Ending balance - loans collectively evaluated for impairment	1,873		'		2,139
Allowance balance associated with loans individually evaluated for impairment	0		'		0
Allowance balance associated with loans collectivelly evaluated for impairment	25		'		24
Commercial Real Estate [Member]	'		'		'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]	'		'		'
Beginning balance	3,047		3,382		'
Provision (credit) for loan losses	102		273		'
Charge-offs	-108		-4		'
Recoveries	7		1		'
Ending balance	3,048		3,652		'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Additional Information [Abstract]	'		'		'
Ending balance - loans individually evaluated for impairment	22,164		'		22,245
Ending balance - loans collectively evaluated for impairment	360,431		'		302,451
Allowance balance associated with loans individually evaluated for impairment	419		'		451
Allowance balance associated with loans collectivelly evaluated for impairment	2,629		'		2,596
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	8,307		'		8,316
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	14,970		'		15,042
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	7,194	[2]	'		7,203	[2]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	14,970	[2]	'		15,042	[2]
Impaired Financing Receivables With No Allocated Reserves Within Allowance For Loan Losses Recognized For Impaired Receivables	0		'		0
Impaired Financing Receivables With Allocated Reserves Within Allowance For Loan Losses Recognized For Impaired Receivables	419		'		451
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment	7,198		33,596		'
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment	15,006		15,284		'
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Interest Income, Accrual Method	185		404		'
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Interest Income, Accrual Method	31		189		'
Construction Loan Receivable [Member]	'		'		'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]	'		'		'
Beginning balance	3		24		'
Provision (credit) for loan losses	-2		-2		'
Charge-offs	0		0		'
Recoveries	0		0		'
Ending balance	1		22		'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Additional Information [Abstract]	'		'		'
Ending balance - loans individually evaluated for impairment	0		'		0
Ending balance - loans collectively evaluated for impairment	222		'		268
Allowance balance associated with loans individually evaluated for impairment	0		'		0
Allowance balance associated with loans collectivelly evaluated for impairment	1		'		3
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0		'		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0		'		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0	[2]	'		0	[2]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0	[2]	'		0	[2]
Impaired Financing Receivables With No Allocated Reserves Within Allowance For Loan Losses Recognized For Impaired Receivables	0		'		0
Impaired Financing Receivables With Allocated Reserves Within Allowance For Loan Losses Recognized For Impaired Receivables	0		'		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment	0		0		'
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment	0		0		'
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Interest Income, Accrual Method	0		0		'
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Interest Income, Accrual Method	$0		$0		'
[1]	Amount recognized as a component of mortgage banking income during the period.
[2]	The recorded investment excludes accrued interest receivable and loan origination fees, net, due to immateriality.

INVESTMENT_AND_MORTGAGEBACKED_2

INVESTMENT AND MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Investment Securities Held To Maturity [Abstract]	'		'
Book Value	$5,324		$5,341
Fair value of investment securities held to maturity	5,820		5,163
Investment Securities Available For Sale [Abstract]	'		'
Fair Value	70		'
Pooled Trust Preferred Held To Maturity Securities TRUPS [Member]	'		'
Investment Securities Held To Maturity [Abstract]	'		'
Purchase Amortized / Historical Cost	15,840		15,885
Recorded Amortized/Historical Cost	6,894	[1]	6,939	[1]
Non-Credit OTTI	-593		-601
Unrealized Gains	0		0
Unrealized Losses	-977	[2]	-997	[2]
Book Value	5,324		5,341
Other Unrealized Gains (Losses)	496		-178
Fair value of investment securities held to maturity	5,820		5,163
Registered Mutual Funds Available For Sale [Member]	'		'
Investment Securities Available For Sale [Abstract]	'		'
Purchase Amortized / Historical Cost	2,870		2,866
Recorded Amortized/Historical Cost	2,764	[1]	2,760	[1]
Non-Credit OTTI	0		0
Unrealized Gains	832		815
Unrealized Losses	-12		-17
Book Value	3,584		3,558
Other Unrealized Losses	0		0
Fair Value	3,584		3,558
Agency Notes [Member]	'		'
Investment Securities Available For Sale [Abstract]	'		'
Purchase Amortized / Historical Cost	70		15,070
Recorded Amortized/Historical Cost	70	[1]	15,070	[1]
Non-Credit OTTI	0		0
Unrealized Gains	0		21
Unrealized Losses	0		0
Book Value	70		15,091
Other Unrealized Losses	0		0
Fair Value	70		15,091
Pass Through MBS Issued by GSEs [Member]	'		'
Investment Securities Available For Sale [Abstract]	'		'
Purchase Amortized / Historical Cost	27,870		28,407
Recorded Amortized/Historical Cost	27,870	[1]	28,407	[1]
Non-Credit OTTI	0		0
Unrealized Gains	1,499		1,552
Unrealized Losses	-1		0
Book Value	29,368		29,959
Other Unrealized Losses	0		0
Fair Value	29,368		29,959
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Issued By GSEs [Member]	'		'
Investment Securities Available For Sale [Abstract]	'		'
Purchase Amortized / Historical Cost	142		319
Recorded Amortized/Historical Cost	142	[1]	319	[1]
Non-Credit OTTI	0		0
Unrealized Gains	0		2
Unrealized Losses	0		0
Book Value	142		321
Other Unrealized Losses	0		0
Fair Value	142		321
Private Issuer Pass Through MBS [Member]	'		'
Investment Securities Available For Sale [Abstract]	'		'
Purchase Amortized / Historical Cost	618		662
Recorded Amortized/Historical Cost	618	[1]	662	[1]
Non-Credit OTTI	0		0
Unrealized Gains	8		18
Unrealized Losses	0		0
Book Value	626		680
Other Unrealized Losses	0		0
Fair Value	626		680
Private Issuer CMOs [Member]	'		'
Investment Securities Available For Sale [Abstract]	'		'
Purchase Amortized / Historical Cost	508		574
Recorded Amortized/Historical Cost	508	[1]	574	[1]
Non-Credit OTTI	0		0
Unrealized Gains	8		9
Unrealized Losses	0		0
Book Value	516		583
Other Unrealized Losses	0		0
Fair Value	$516		$583
[1]	Amount represents the purchase amortized / historical cost less any credit-related OTTI charges recognized through earnings.
[2]	Amount represents the unamortized portion of the unrealized loss that was recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss on September 1, 2008 (the day on which these securities were transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity).

INVESTMENT_AND_MORTGAGEBACKED_3

INVESTMENT AND MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES, Fiscal Year Maturity and Other Disclosures (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Amortized Cost Basis, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]	'	'
Due after three years through five years	$70	'
Amortized Cost, Total	70	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]	'	'
Due after three years through five years, fair value	70	'
Fair Value	70	'
Other Than Temporary Impairment Credit And Non Credit Losses Recognized In Earnings And OCI [Roll Forward]	'	'
Proceeds from sale of investment securities available-for-sale	0	366
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Debt Investments	0	110
Pooled Trust Preferred Held To Maturity Securities [Member]	'	'
Schedule Of Available For Sale And Held For Maturity Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Securities Weighted Average Term To Maturity (in years)	'21 years	'
Held To Maturity Securities With OTTI Number Of Securities	5	'
Pooled Trust Preferred Held To Maturity Securities [Member] | Credit Related Otti [Member]	'	'
Other Than Temporary Impairment Credit And Non Credit Losses Recognized In Earnings And OCI [Roll Forward]	'	'
Cumulative balance at the beginning of the period	8,945	8,945
Amortization of previously recognized OTTI	0	1
Cumulative balance at end of the period	8,945	8,946
Pooled Trust Preferred Held To Maturity Securities [Member] | Non Credit Related Otti [Member]	'	'
Other Than Temporary Impairment Credit And Non Credit Losses Recognized In Earnings And OCI [Roll Forward]	'	'
Cumulative balance at the beginning of the period	601	634
Amortization of previously recognized OTTI	-8	-9
Cumulative balance at end of the period	593	625
Pooled Trust Preferred Held To Maturity Securities [Member] | Total Credit and Non Credit Otti [Member]	'	'
Other Than Temporary Impairment Credit And Non Credit Losses Recognized In Earnings And OCI [Roll Forward]	'	'
Cumulative balance at the beginning of the period	9,546	9,579
Amortization of previously recognized OTTI	-8	-8
Cumulative balance at end of the period	$9,538	$9,571
All Mortgage Backed Securities available for sale [Member]	'	'
Schedule Of Available For Sale And Held For Maturity Securities [Line Items]	'	'
Securities Weighted Average Term To Maturity (in years)	'17 years	'
Weighted average duration of mortgage backed securities available for sale	'1 year 4 months 24 days	'

INVESTMENT_AND_MORTGAGEBACKED_4

INVESTMENT AND MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
	Security
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Abstract]	'		'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	$0	[1]	$0	[2]
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	3,436	[1]	5,163	[2]
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value, Total	3,436	[1]	5,163	[2]
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses [Abstract]	'		'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses	0	[1]	0	[2]
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses	1,068	[1]	1,775	[2]
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses, Total	1,068	[1]	1,775	[2]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses [Abstract]	'		'
Held To Maturity Securities With No OTTI Number of Securities	2		'
Held To Maturity Securities With No OTTI	4,504		'
Pass Through MBS Issued by GSEs [Member]	'		'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Abstract]	'		'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	874		'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	0		'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value, Total	874		'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses [Abstract]	'		'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses	1		'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses	0		'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses, Total	1		'
Registered Mututal Funds Member [Member]	'		'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Abstract]	'		'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	'		536
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	'		0
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value, Total	'		536
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses [Abstract]	'		'
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses	'		17
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses	'		0
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses, Total	'		17
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Abstract]	'		'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	542		'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	0		'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value, Total	542		'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses [Abstract]	'		'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses	12		'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses	0		'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses, Total	$12		'
[1]	At March 31, 2014, the recorded balance of these securities was $3,527. This balance reflected the remaining unrealized loss of $977 that was recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss on September 1, 2008 (the day these securities were transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity). In accordance with both ASC 320-10-35-17 and 320-10-65, this unrealized loss is currently being amortized over the remaining estimated life of these securities.
[2]	At December 31, 2013, the recorded balance of these securities was $3,551. This balance reflected the remaining unrealized loss of $997 that was recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss on September 1, 2008 (the day these securities were transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity). In accordance with both ASC 320-10-35-17 and 320-10-65, this unrealized loss is currently being amortized over the remaining estimated life of these securities.

FAIR_VALUE_OF_FINANCIAL_INSTRU2

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
OREO	$18	$18
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Trading Securities Domestic Equity Mututal Fund Fair Value Disclosure	1,318	1,311
Trading Securities International Equity Mututal Fund Fair Value Disclosure	165	164
Trading Securities Fixed Income Mututal Fund Fair Value Disclosure	5,465	5,347
Available For Sale Agency Obligations Fair Value Disclosure	70	15,091
Available For Sale Securities Domestic Equity Mutual Fund Fair Value Disclosure	2,027	2,016
Available For Sale Securities International Equity Mutual Fund Fair Value Disclosure	430	427
Available For Sale Securities Fixed Income Mutual Fund Fair Value Disclosure	1,127	1,115
Pass through MBS Issued By GSEs Measured At Fair Value on Recurring Basis	29,368	29,959
CMOs Issued By GSEs Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis	142	321
Private issuer Pass Through Mortgage Backed Securities Measured at Fair Value on A Recurring Basis	626	680
Private Issuer CMOs Measured at Fair Value on a Recurrign Basis	516	583
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Trading Securities Domestic Equity Mututal Fund Fair Value Disclosure	1,318	1,311
Trading Securities International Equity Mututal Fund Fair Value Disclosure	165	164
Trading Securities Fixed Income Mututal Fund Fair Value Disclosure	5,465	5,347
Available For Sale Agency Obligations Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Available For Sale Securities Domestic Equity Mutual Fund Fair Value Disclosure	2,027	2,016
Available For Sale Securities International Equity Mutual Fund Fair Value Disclosure	430	427
Available For Sale Securities Fixed Income Mutual Fund Fair Value Disclosure	1,127	1,115
Pass through MBS Issued By GSEs Measured At Fair Value on Recurring Basis	0	0
CMOs Issued By GSEs Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis	0	0
Private issuer Pass Through Mortgage Backed Securities Measured at Fair Value on A Recurring Basis	0	0
Private Issuer CMOs Measured at Fair Value on a Recurrign Basis	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Trading Securities Domestic Equity Mututal Fund Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Trading Securities International Equity Mututal Fund Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Trading Securities Fixed Income Mututal Fund Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Available For Sale Agency Obligations Fair Value Disclosure	70	15,091
Available For Sale Securities Domestic Equity Mutual Fund Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Available For Sale Securities International Equity Mutual Fund Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Available For Sale Securities Fixed Income Mutual Fund Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Pass through MBS Issued By GSEs Measured At Fair Value on Recurring Basis	29,368	29,959
CMOs Issued By GSEs Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis	142	321
Private issuer Pass Through Mortgage Backed Securities Measured at Fair Value on A Recurring Basis	626	680
Private Issuer CMOs Measured at Fair Value on a Recurrign Basis	516	583
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Trading Securities Domestic Equity Mututal Fund Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Trading Securities International Equity Mututal Fund Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Trading Securities Fixed Income Mututal Fund Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Available For Sale Agency Obligations Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Available For Sale Securities Domestic Equity Mutual Fund Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Available For Sale Securities International Equity Mutual Fund Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Available For Sale Securities Fixed Income Mutual Fund Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Pass through MBS Issued By GSEs Measured At Fair Value on Recurring Basis	0	0
CMOs Issued By GSEs Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis	0	0
Private issuer Pass Through Mortgage Backed Securities Measured at Fair Value on A Recurring Basis	0	0
Private Issuer CMOs Measured at Fair Value on a Recurrign Basis	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Impaired Loans Receivable One To Four Family Residential And Cooperative Unit Fair Value Disclosure	477	477
Impaired Loans Receivable Multifamily Residential And Residential Mixed Use Real Estate Fair Value Disclosure	0	325
Impaired Loans Receivable Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate Fair Value Disclosure	4,400	4,400
Impaired Loans Receivable Commercial Real Estate Fair Value Disclosure	5,707	5,707
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Impaired Loans Receivable One To Four Family Residential And Cooperative Unit Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Impaired Loans Receivable Multifamily Residential And Residential Mixed Use Real Estate Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Impaired Loans Receivable Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Impaired Loans Receivable Commercial Real Estate Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Impaired Loans Receivable One To Four Family Residential And Cooperative Unit Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Impaired Loans Receivable Multifamily Residential And Residential Mixed Use Real Estate Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Impaired Loans Receivable Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Impaired Loans Receivable Commercial Real Estate Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Impaired Loans Receivable One To Four Family Residential And Cooperative Unit Fair Value Disclosure	477	477
Impaired Loans Receivable Multifamily Residential And Residential Mixed Use Real Estate Fair Value Disclosure	0	325
Impaired Loans Receivable Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate Fair Value Disclosure	4,400	4,400
Impaired Loans Receivable Commercial Real Estate Fair Value Disclosure	$5,707	$5,707

FAIR_VALUE_OF_FINANCIAL_INSTRU3

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, Valuation Techniques (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value Asset Valuation Approach Broker Quotation Weighting (in hundredths)	10.00%	'
Fair Value Asset Valuation Approach Internal Cash Flow Valuation Model Weighting (in hundredths)	45.00%	'
Fair Value Asset Valuation Approach Independent Cash Flow Valuation Model Weighting (in hundredths)	45.00%	'
Purchase discount rate on Trust Preferred valuation minimum value	1.60%	'
Purchase discount maximum value	2.40%	'
The weighted average value of the purchase discount rate used in the internal model cash flow valuation of Trust Preferred securities	2.20%	'
Current Discount Rate Trust Preferred Valuation Minimum Value	4.70%	'
Current discount rate trust preferred valuation maximum value	8.00%	'
Current discount trust preferred valuation weighted average rate- Pooled Trust Preferred Held To Maturity Securities [Member]	5.70%	'
Utilized default rates trust preferred valuation minimum value	0.00%	'
Utilized default rates trust preferred valuation maximum value	4.00%	'
Utilized default rates trust preferred valuation weighted average value	1.10%	'
Fair Value Inputs Standard Default Percentage Over Three Years	1.20%	'
Estimated Annual Recovery Rate	10.00%	'
Outstanding Principal Balance Of Impaired Loans Measured At Fair Value	$11,574	$12,392
Impaired Loans Measured at Fair Value Allowance balance	$1,320	$1,320

FAIR_VALUE_OF_FINANCIAL_INSTRU4

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, Quantitative Information (Details) (Impaired Loans [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Approach Valuation Technique [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	4,607	4,607
Market Approach Valuation Technique [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	477	802
Fair Value from Previously Negotiated Note Sales [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	5,500	5,500
Minimum [Member] | Market Approach Valuation Technique [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Cap Rate	7.80%	7.80%
Fair Value Inputs Reduction Planned Expedited Disposal	20.00%	20.00%
Fair Value Inputs Reduction Sales Comparison Value	0.00%	0.00%
Maximum [Member] | Market Approach Valuation Technique [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Cap Rate	8.50%	8.50%
Fair Value Inputs Reduction Planned Expedited Disposal	27.50%	30.00%
Fair Value Inputs Reduction Sales Comparison Value	15.00%	15.00%
Weighted Average [Member] | Income Approach Valuation Technique [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Cap Rate	7.50%	7.50%
Fair Value Inputs Reduction Planned Expedited Disposal	0.40%	0.40%
Weighted Average [Member] | Market Approach Valuation Technique [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Cap Rate	8.10%	8.30%
Fair Value Inputs Reduction Planned Expedited Disposal	23.30%	26.00%
Fair Value Inputs Reduction Sales Comparison Value	8.30%	5.00%
Weighted Average [Member] | Fair Value from Previously Negotiated Note Sales [Member]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value Inputs Reduction Expected Net Operating Income	17.00%	17.00%

FAIR_VALUE_OF_FINANCIAL_INSTRU5

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, Balance Sheet Groupings (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS	'	'
Investment securities held to maturity (TRUPS)	$5,820	$5,163
Premises held for sale	0	3,624
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]	'	'
ASSETS	'	'
Cash and due from banks	66,120	45,777
Investment securities held to maturity (TRUPS)	5,127	5,163
Loans, net	4,013,267	3,718,604
Loans held for sale	'	0
Premises held for sale	'	4,400
Accrued Interest Receivable	12,576	12,066
Mortgage servicing rights (MSR)	449	1,006
FHLBNY capital stock	0	0
Liabilities [Abstract]	'	'
Savings, money market and checking accounts	1,718,523	1,678,737
Certificates of Deposit (CDs)	879,045	839,059
Escrow and other deposits	110,062	69,404
FHLBNY advances	1,053,644	934,336
Trust preferred securities payable	70,680	70,680
Accrued Interest Payable	2,969	2,642
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'
ASSETS	'	'
Cash and due from banks	66,120	45,777
Investment securities held to maturity (TRUPS)	0	0
Loans, net	0	0
Loans held for sale	'	0
Premises held for sale	'	0
Accrued Interest Receivable	1	0
Mortgage servicing rights (MSR)	0	0
FHLBNY capital stock	0	0
Liabilities [Abstract]	'	'
Savings, money market and checking accounts	1,718,523	1,678,737
Certificates of Deposit (CDs)	0	0
Escrow and other deposits	110,062	69,404
FHLBNY advances	0	0
Trust preferred securities payable	0	0
Accrued Interest Payable	0	0
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
ASSETS	'	'
Cash and due from banks	0	0
Investment securities held to maturity (TRUPS)	0	0
Loans, net	0	0
Loans held for sale	'	0
Premises held for sale	'	4,400
Accrued Interest Receivable	124	178
Mortgage servicing rights (MSR)	449	1,006
FHLBNY capital stock	0	0
Liabilities [Abstract]	'	'
Savings, money market and checking accounts	0	0
Certificates of Deposit (CDs)	879,045	839,059
Escrow and other deposits	0	0
FHLBNY advances	1,053,644	934,336
Trust preferred securities payable	70,680	70,680
Accrued Interest Payable	2,969	2,642
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
ASSETS	'	'
Cash and due from banks	0	0
Investment securities held to maturity (TRUPS)	5,127	5,163
Loans, net	4,013,267	3,718,604
Loans held for sale	'	0
Premises held for sale	'	0
Accrued Interest Receivable	12,451	11,888
Mortgage servicing rights (MSR)	0	0
FHLBNY capital stock	0	0
Liabilities [Abstract]	'	'
Savings, money market and checking accounts	0	0
Certificates of Deposit (CDs)	0	0
Escrow and other deposits	0	0
FHLBNY advances	0	0
Trust preferred securities payable	0	0
Accrued Interest Payable	0	0
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]	'	'
ASSETS	'	'
Cash and due from banks	66,120	45,777
Investment securities held to maturity (TRUPS)	5,324	5,341
Loans, net	3,924,965	3,679,366
Loans held for sale	'	0
Premises held for sale	'	3,624
Accrued Interest Receivable	12,576	12,066
Mortgage servicing rights (MSR)	449	628
FHLBNY capital stock	53,593	48,051
Liabilities [Abstract]	'	'
Savings, money market and checking accounts	1,718,523	1,678,737
Certificates of Deposit (CDs)	868,451	828,409
Escrow and other deposits	110,062	69,404
FHLBNY advances	1,033,150	910,000
Trust preferred securities payable	70,680	70,680
Accrued Interest Payable	$2,969	$2,642

RETIREMENT_AND_POSTRETIREMENT_2

RETIREMENT AND POSTRETIREMENT PLANS (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014
Postretirement Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost	$10	$15	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	58	57	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets	0	0	'
Amortization of unrealized loss	0	12	'
Net periodic cost	68	84	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year	'	'	169
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer	14	'	'
BMP, Employee And Outside Director Retirement Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost	0	0	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	338	290	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets	-444	-380	'
Amortization of unrealized loss	261	587	'
Net periodic cost	155	497	'
Employee Retirement Plan [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year	'	'	30
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer	7	'	'
BMP Retirement Plan [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year	'	'	538
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer	0	'	'
Outside Director Retirement Plan [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year	'	'	190
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer	$45	'	'

INCOME_TAXES_Details

INCOME TAXES (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
INCOME TAXES [Abstract]	'	'
Effective Income Tax Rate (in hundredths)	41.70%	40.40%
Anticipated Effective Income Tax Rate Continuing Operations (in hundredths)	41.00%	41.00%

NET_MORTGAGE_BANKING_INCOME_De

NET MORTGAGE BANKING INCOME (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
NET MORTGAGE BANKING INCOME [Abstract]	'		'
Gain on the sale of loans	$27		$12
Credit (Provision) to First Loss Position	1,040	[1]	92	[1]
Mortgage banking fees (reversed) recognized	-68		57
Net mortgage banking income	$999		$161
[1]	Amount recognized as a component of mortgage banking income during the period.