Dime Community Bancshares 10-K 16 Mar 15 2014 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 12, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	DIME COMMUNITY BANCSHARES INC
Entity Central Index Key	1005409
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	No
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float			$467.70
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		36,849,795
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-14

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_FIN

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS:
Cash and due from banks	$78,187	$45,777
Federal funds sold and other short-term investments	250	0
Total cash and cash equivalents	78,437	45,777
Investment securities held-to-maturity (estimated fair value of $6,315 and $5,163 at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively) (Fully unencumbered)	5,367	5,341
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value:
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value (fully unencumbered):	3,806	18,649
Mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale, at fair value:
Mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale, at fair value (fully unencumbered):	26,409	31,543
Trading securities	8,559	6,822
Loans:
Real estate, net	4,117,411	3,697,380
Other loans	1,829	2,139
Less allowance for loan losses	-18,493	-20,153
Total loans, net	4,100,747	3,679,366
Premises and fixed assets, net	25,065	26,077
Premises held for sale	0	3,624
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY) capital stock	58,407	48,051
Other real estate owned (OREO)	18	18
Bank Owned Life Insurance	82,614	55,871
Goodwill	55,638	55,638
Other assets	52,040	51,413
Total Assets	4,497,107	4,028,190
Due to depositors [Abstract]
Interest bearing deposits	2,472,199	2,332,689
Non-interest bearing deposits	187,593	174,457
Total deposits	2,659,792	2,507,146
Escrow and other deposits	91,921	69,404
FHLBNY advances	1,173,725	910,000
Trust Preferred securities payable	70,680	70,680
Other liabilities	41,264	35,454
Total Liabilities	4,037,382	3,592,684
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock ($0.01 par, 9,000,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013)	0	0
Common stock ($0.01 par, 125,000,000 shares authorized, 52,871,443 shares and 52,854,483 shares issued at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, and 36,855,019 shares and 36,712,951 shares outstanding at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively)	529	528
Additional paid-in capital	254,358	252,253
Retained earnings	427,126	402,986
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of deferred taxes	-8,547	-4,759
Unallocated common stock of Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)	-2,545	-2,776
Unearned Restricted Stock Award common stock	-3,066	-3,193
Common stock held by Benefit Maintenance Plan (BMP)	-9,164	-9,013
Treasury stock, at cost (16,016,424 shares and 16,141,532 shares at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively)	-198,966	-200,520
Total Stockholders' Equity	459,725	435,506
Total Liabilities And Stockholders' Equity	$4,497,107	$4,028,190

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_FIN1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS
Investment securities held to maturity	$6,315	$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)	52,871,443	52,854,483
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	36,855,019	36,712,951
Treasury stock (in shares)	16,016,424	16,141,532

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPE

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Interest income:
Loans secured by real estate	$169,208		$171,594		$189,149
Other loans	105		101		104
Mortgage-backed securities	914		1,413		3,025
Investment securities	560		503		1,263
Federal funds sold and other short-term investments	2,165		1,845		2,413
Total interest income	172,952		175,456		195,954
Interest expense:
Deposits and escrow	19,591		19,927		21,779
Borrowed funds	28,825		27,042		64,333
Total interest expense	48,416		46,969		86,112
Net interest income	124,536		128,487		109,842
Provision (credit) for loan losses	-1,872		369		3,921
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	126,408		128,118		105,921
Non-interest income:
Total other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses	0		0		-187
Less: Non-credit portion of OTTI recorded in other comprehensive income (before taxes)	0		0		6
Net OTTI recognized in earnings	0		0		-181
Service charges and other fees	3,191		3,459		3,445
Mortgage banking income	1,225		473		1,768
Net gain on securities (1)	952	[1]	375	[1]	1,135	[1]
Net (loss) gain on the disposal of other assets	649		-21		13,726
Income from Bank Owned Life Insurance (BOLI)	1,743		1,672		1,689
Other	1,278		1,505		2,267
Total non-interest income	9,038		7,463		23,849
Non-interest expense:
Salaries and employee benefits	32,462		34,336		33,805
Stock benefit plan compensation expense	3,817		3,957		3,842
Occupancy and equipment	10,177		10,451		10,052
Data processing costs	3,595		3,565		3,026
Advertising and marketing	1,922		1,109		1,554
Federal deposit insurance premiums	2,151		1,951		2,057
Provision for losses on OREO	0		180		0
Other	6,952		7,143		8,236
Total non-interest expense	61,076		62,692		62,572
Income before income taxes	74,370		72,889		67,198
Income tax expense	30,124		29,341		26,890
Net income	44,246		43,548		40,308
Earnings per Share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$1.23		$1.24		$1.18
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$1.23		$1.23		$1.17
STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net income	44,246		43,548		40,308
Amortization and reversal of net unrealized loss on securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity, net of tax of $(29), $(122) and $(91) during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively	36		149		111
Non-credit component of OTTI charge recognized during the period, net of tax benefits of $3 during the years ended December 31, 2012	0		0		-3
Reduction in non-credit component of OTTI, net of taxes of $(16), $(16) and $(137) during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively	16		16		165
Reclassification adjustment for securities sold during the period, net of tax benefit of $450, $50 and $461 during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively	-547		-60		-561
Net unrealized securities loss arising during the period, net of tax (expense) benefit of $29, $(162) and $1,102 during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively	-36		201		-1,339
Change in pension and other postretirement obligations, net of deferred tax (expense) benefit of $2,685, $(3,765) and $(1,395) during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively	-3,257		4,575		1,696
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-3,788		4,881		69
Comprehensive Income	$40,458		$48,429		$40,377
[1]	Amount includes periodic valuation gains or losses on trading securities.

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPE1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Amortization and reversal of net unrealized loss on securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity, taxes	($29)	($122)	($91)
Reduction in non-credit component of otti charge, taxes	-16	-16	-137
Non-credit component of OTTI charge recognized during the period, tax	0	0	3
Reclassification adjustment for securities sold during the period, taxes	450	50	461
Net unrealized securities gains arising during the period, tax	29	-162	1,102
Defined benefit plan adjustments, tax	$2,685	($3,765)	($1,395)

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CHA

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $)	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Deferred Taxes [Member]	Unallocated Common Stock of ESOP [Member]	Unearned Restricted Stock Award Common Stock [Member]	Common Stock Held by BMP [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Total
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	$516	$231,521	$358,079	($9,709)	($3,239)	($3,037)	($8,655)	($204,442)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Other comprehensive income recognized during the period, net of tax				69					69
Shares issued in exercise of options (16,960 shares, 833,334 shares and 455,051 shares during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively)	4	5,604
Excess Tax benefit of stock benefit plans		389
Amortization of excess fair value over cost - ESOP stock and stock options expense		1,168
Release from treasury stock for equity plans, net of return of shares to treasury for forfeited shares		359				-1,927	-145	1,858
Net income for the period			40,308						40,308
Cash dividends declared and paid			-19,221
Amortization of earned portion of ESOP stock					232
Amortization of earned portion of restricted stock awards						1,842
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	520	239,041	379,166	-9,640	-3,007	-3,122	-8,800	-202,584	391,574
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Other comprehensive income recognized during the period, net of tax				4,881					4,881
Shares issued in exercise of options (16,960 shares, 833,334 shares and 455,051 shares during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively)	8	11,220
Excess Tax benefit of stock benefit plans		292
Amortization of excess fair value over cost - ESOP stock and stock options expense		1,176
Release from treasury stock for equity plans, net of return of shares to treasury for forfeited shares		524				-2,082	-213	2,064
Net income for the period			43,548						43,548
Cash dividends declared and paid			-19,728
Amortization of earned portion of ESOP stock					231
Amortization of earned portion of restricted stock awards						2,011
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	528	252,253	402,986	-4,759	-2,776	-3,193	-9,013	-200,520	435,506
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Other comprehensive income recognized during the period, net of tax				-3,788					-3,788
Shares issued in exercise of options (16,960 shares, 833,334 shares and 455,051 shares during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively)	1	277
Excess Tax benefit of stock benefit plans		71
Amortization of excess fair value over cost - ESOP stock and stock options expense		1,111
Release from treasury stock for equity plans, net of return of shares to treasury for forfeited shares		646				-1,849	-151	1,554
Net income for the period			44,246						44,246
Cash dividends declared and paid			-20,106
Amortization of earned portion of ESOP stock					231
Amortization of earned portion of restricted stock awards						1,976
Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	$529	$254,358	$427,126	($8,547)	($2,545)	($3,066)	($9,164)	($198,966)	$459,725

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CHA1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS [Abstract]
Shares issued in exercise of options (in shares)	16,960	833,334	455,051
Release from treasury stock for equity plans, net of return of shares to treasury for forfeited shares	125,108	165,348	150,173

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Income	$44,246	$43,548	$40,308
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Net gain on the sales of investment securities and mortgage backed securities available-for-sale	-997	-110	-1,022
Net (gain) loss recognized on trading securities	-13	-265	-113
Net (gain) loss on sale of loans held for sale	-27	-13	-68
Net (gain) loss on sales of OREO and other assets	-649	21	-13,726
Loss on debt extinguishment	0	0	28,772
Net depreciation, amortization and accretion	2,641	2,834	2,880
Stock plan compensation expense (excluding ESOP)	2,087	2,205	2,164
ESOP compensation expense	1,230	1,213	1,078
Provision (credit) for loan losses	-1,872	369	3,921
Provision for losses on OREO	0	180	0
Credit to reduce the liability for loans sold with recourse	-1,040	-305	-1,286
Net OTTI recognized in earnings	0	0	181
Increase in cash surrender value of BOLI	-1,743	-1,672	-1,689
Deferred income tax provision (credit)	771	-940	-2,068
Excess tax benefit of stock plans	-71	-292	-389
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Originations of loans held for sale during the period	0	-1,621	-32,665
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale	0	2,194	36,755
(Increase) Decrease in other assets	-2,873	8,168	6,009
Increase in other liabilities	5,573	5,637	3,663
Net cash provided by operating activities	47,263	61,151	72,705
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from maturities of investment securities held-to-maturity	88	949	983
Proceeds from maturities of investment securities available-for-sale	15,000	14,750	200,320
Proceeds from sales of investment securities available-for-sale	3,780	366	22,415
Proceeds from sales of mortgage backed securities available-for-sale	0	0	21,949
Proceeds from sales of trading securities	7,115	131	171
Purchases of investment securities available-for-sale	-3,884	-458	-80,153
Purchases of mortgage backed securities available-for-sale	-875	0	-23,186
Acquisition of trading securities	-8,839	-1,814	-3,158
Principal collected on mortgage backed securities available-for-sale	5,863	17,372	42,822
Purchase of BOLI	-25,000	0	0
Purchases of loans	-225,604	-52,031	-30,425
Proceeds from the sale of portfolio loans	16,892	5,893	30,906
Net increase in loans	-210,770	-149,122	-50,609
Proceeds from the sale of OREO	0	564	0
Proceeds from the sale of premises	4,273	0	17,477
Purchases of fixed assets, net	-1,618	-1,963	-4,422
(Purchase) Redemption of FHLBNY capital stock	-10,356	-3,040	4,478
Net cash used in investing activities	-433,935	-168,403	149,568
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Increase in due to depositors	152,646	27,717	135,728
Increase (decrease) in escrow and other deposits	22,517	-13,349	10,941
Repayments of FHLBNY advances	-1,224,500	-218,500	-172,275
Proceeds from FHLBNY advances	1,488,225	286,000	75,000
Repayments of securities sold under agreements to repurchase ("REPOS")	0	0	-195,000
Prepayment penalty on debt	0	0	-28,772
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	278	11,228	5,608
Excess tax benefit of stock plans	71	292	389
Equity award distribution	201	293	145
Cash dividends paid to stockholders	-20,106	-19,728	-19,221
Net cash provided by Financing Activities	419,332	73,953	-187,457
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	32,660	-33,299	34,816
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	45,777	79,076	44,260
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD	78,437	45,777	79,076
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid for income taxes	29,035	29,858	26,913
Cash paid for interest	48,329	47,155	87,281
Loans transferred to OREO	0	783	0
Loans transferred to held for sale	16,865	7,514	65,131
Amortization of unrealized loss on securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity	65	271	202
Net increase (decrease) in non-credit component of OTTI	($32)	($32)	$296

NATURE_OF_OPERATIONS_AND_SUMMA

NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]
NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	1.   NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	Nature of Operations - Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (the "Holding Company" and together with its direct and indirect subsidiaries, the "Company") is a Delaware corporation organized by The Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh (the "Bank") for the purpose of acquiring all of the capital stock of the Bank issued in the Bank's conversion to stock ownership on June 26, 1996.  At December 31, 2014, the significant assets of the Holding Company were the capital stock of the Bank, the Holding Company's loan to the ESOP and investments retained by the Holding Company.  The liabilities of the Holding Company were comprised primarily of a $70,680 trust preferred securities payable maturing in 2034, and currently callable.  The Company is subject to the financial reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
	The Bank was originally founded in 1864 as a New York State-chartered mutual savings bank, and currently operates as a New York State-chartered stock savings bank.  The Bank has been a community-oriented financial institution providing financial services and loans for housing within its market areas.  The Bank maintains its headquarters in the Williamsburg section of the borough of Brooklyn, New York.  The Bank has twenty-five retail banking offices located throughout the boroughs of Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx, and in Nassau County, New York.
	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – Management believes that the accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP").  The following is a description of the significant policies.
	Principles of Consolidation - The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Holding Company and its subsidiaries (with the exception of its special purpose entity, Dime Community Capital Trust I), and the Bank and its subsidiaries.  All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
	Use of Estimates - To prepare consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP, management makes judgments, estimates and assumptions based on available information.  These estimates and assumptions affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and the disclosures provided, and actual results could differ.
	Cash and Cash Equivalents: Cash and cash equivalents include cash, deposits with other financial institutions with maturities fewer than 90 days, and federal funds sold.  Net cash flows are reported for customer loan and deposit transactions, interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions, and repurchase agreements.
	Investment Securities and MBS - Debt securities that have readily determinable fair values are carried at fair value unless they are held-to-maturity. Debt securities are classified as held-to-maturity and carried at amortized cost only if the Company has a positive intent and ability to hold them to maturity.  If not classified as held-to-maturity, such securities are classified as securities available-for-sale or trading. Equity securities and mutual fund investments (fixed income or equity in nature) are classified as either available-for-sale or trading securities and carried at fair value.  Unrealized holding gains or losses on securities available-for-sale that are deemed temporary are excluded from net income and reported net of income taxes as other comprehensive income or loss.  While the Holding Company had a small portfolio of mutual fund investments designated as trading at both December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, neither the Holding Company nor the Bank actively acquires securities for the purpose of engaging in trading activities.
	Interest income includes amortization of purchase premium or discount.  Premiums and discounts on securities are amortized on the level-yield method without anticipating prepayments, except for MBS where prepayments are anticipated.  Gains and losses on sales are recorded on the trade date and determined using the specific identification method.
	The Company evaluates securities for OTTI at least quarterly, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such an evaluation.  In making its evaluation of OTTI for debt securities, the Company initially considers whether: (1) it intends to sell the security, or (2) it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security prior to recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of these criteria is satisfied, an OTTI charge is
	recognized in the statement of income equal to the full amount of the decline in fair value below amortized cost.  For debt securities, if neither of these criteria are satisfied, however, the Company does not expect to recover the entire amortized cost basis, an OTTI loss has occurred that must be separated into two categories: (a) the amount related to credit loss, and (b) the amount related to other factors. In assessing the level of OTTI attributable to credit loss, the Company compares the present value of expected cash flows to the amortized cost basis of the security. The portion of OTTI determined to result from credit-related factors is recognized through earnings, while the portion of the OTTI related to other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income.  When OTTI is recognized on a debt security, its amortized cost basis is reduced to reflect the credit-related component.
	In determining whether OTTI exists on an equity security, the Company considers the following:  1) the duration and severity of the impairment; 2) the Company's ability and intent to hold the security until it recovers in value (as well as the likelihood of such a recovery in the near term); and 3) whether it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell such security before recovery of its individual amortized cost basis less any unrecognized loss.  Should OTTI be determined to have occurred based upon this analysis, it is fully recognized through earnings.
	Loans - Loans that the Bank has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff are reported at the principal amount outstanding, net of unearned fees or costs, unamortized premiums and the allowance for loan losses.  Interest income on loans is recorded using the level yield method.  Loan origination fees and certain direct loan origination costs are deferred and amortized as yield adjustments over the contractual loan terms.  Past due status is based upon the contractual terms of the loan.
	Accrual of interest is generally discontinued on a loan that meets any of the following three criteria:  (i) full payment of principal or interest is not expected; (ii) principal or interest has been in default for a period of 90 days or more and the loan is not both deemed to be well secured and in the process of collection; or (iii) an election has otherwise been made to maintain the loan on a cash basis due to deterioration in the financial condition of the borrower.  Such non-accrual determination practices are applied consistently to all loans regardless of their internal classification or designation.  Upon entering non-accrual status, the Bank reverses all outstanding accrued interest receivable.
	Management may elect to continue the accrual of interest when a loan that otherwise meets the criteria for non-accrual status is in the process of collection and the estimated fair value and cash flows of the underlying collateral property are sufficient to satisfy the outstanding principal balance (including any outstanding advances related to the loan) and accrued interest.  Management may also elect to continue the accrual of interest on a loan that would otherwise meet the criteria for non-accrual status when its delinquency relates solely to principal amounts due, it is well secured and refinancing activities have commenced on the loan.  Such elections have not been commonplace.
	The Bank generally initiates foreclosure proceedings when a delinquent loan enters non-accrual status, and typically does not accept partial payments once foreclosure proceedings have commenced.  At some point during foreclosure proceedings, the Bank procures current appraisal information in order to prepare an estimate of the fair value of the underlying collateral.  If a foreclosure action is instituted and the loan is not brought current, paid in full, or refinanced before the foreclosure action is completed, the property securing the loan is transferred to OREO status.  The Bank generally utilizes all available remedies, such as note sales in lieu of foreclosure, in an effort to resolve non-accrual loans as quickly and prudently as possible in consideration of market conditions, the physical condition of the property and any other mitigating circumstances.  In the event that a non-accrual loan is subsequently brought current, it is returned to accrual status once the doubt concerning collectability has been removed and the borrower has demonstrated performance in accordance with the loan terms and conditions for a period of at least six months.
	A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.
	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.  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 troubled debt restructurings ("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 property 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.
	Allowance for Loan Losses and Reserve for Loan Commitments - The allowance for loan losses is a valuation allowance for probable incurred credit losses.  Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed.  Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. Management estimates the allowance balance required using past loan loss experience, the nature and volume of the portfolio, information about specific borrower situations and estimated collateral values, economic conditions, and other factors.  Allocations of the allowance may be made for specific loans, but the entire allowance is available for any loan that, in management's judgment, should be charged off.
	Measured impairment is either charged off immediately or, in limited instances, recognized as an allocated reserve within the allowance for loan losses.  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 loans with balances greater than 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 are individually evaluated for impairment.   Loans for which the terms have been modified in a manner that meets the criteria of a TDR are deemed to be impaired and individually evaluated for impairment.  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 property 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 defaulted, the likely realizable net proceeds from either a note sale or the liquidation of collateral is generally considered when measuring impairment.
	Smaller balance homogeneous loans, such as condominium or cooperative apartment and one-to four-family residential real estate loans with balances less than or equal to the FNMA Limits and consumer loans, are collectively evaluated for impairment, and accordingly, not separately identified for impairment disclosures.
	In determining both the specific and the general components of the allowance for loan losses, the Company has identified the following portfolio segments: 1) real estate loans; and 2) consumer loans.  Consumer loans represent a nominal portion of the Company's loan portfolio.  Within these segments, the Bank analyzes the allowance based upon the underlying collateral type.
	The underlying methodology utilized to assess the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is summarized in Note 6.
	The Bank maintains a separate reserve within other liabilities associated with commitments to fund future loans that have been accepted by the borrower.  This reserve is determined based upon the historical loss experience of similar loans owned by the Bank at each period end.  Any changes in this reserve amount are recognized through earnings as a component of non-interest expense.
	Reserve Liability For the First Loss Position on Multifamily Loans Sold to FNMA.  As of December 31, 2013, the Bank serviced a pool of multifamily loans sold to FNMA.  Pursuant to the sale agreement with FNMA, the Bank retained an obligation (off-balance sheet contingent liability) to absorb a portion of any losses (as defined in the agreement) incurred by FNMA in connection with the loans sold (the "First Loss Position").  A reserve liability was recorded in other liabilities related to the First Loss Position.  The off balance sheet contingent liability and reserve liability were both extinguished during the year ended December 31, 2014.  Please refer to Note 6 for further discussion of this reserve liability.
	Loans Held for Sale - Mortgage loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of aggregate cost or net realizable proceeds.  Multifamily residential and mixed-use loans sold are generally sold with servicing rights retained.  During the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Bank re-classified certain problematic loans for which it had an executed pending note sale agreement as held for sale.  Such loans are carried at their expected net realizable proceeds.
	OREO - Properties acquired as a result of foreclosure on a mortgage loan or a deed in lieu of foreclosure are initially recorded at fair value less costs to sell when acquired, establishing a new cost basis.  These assets are subsequently accounted for at the lower of cost or fair value less estimated costs to sell.  Declines in the recorded balance subsequent to acquisition by the Company are recorded through expense.  Operating costs after acquisition are expensed.
	Premises and Fixed Assets, Net - Land is stated at original cost. Buildings and furniture, fixtures and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed by the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the properties as follows:
	Buildings	2.22% to 2.50% per year
	Leasehold improvements	Lesser of the useful life of the asset or the remaining non-cancelable terms of the related leases
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment	10% per year
	Accounting for Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets – An impairment test is required to be performed at least annually for goodwill acquired in a business combination. The Company performs impairment tests of goodwill as of December 31st of each year.  As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company concluded that no impairment of goodwill existed.  As of both December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company had goodwill totaling $55,638.
	Mortgage Servicing Rights ("MSR") - Servicing assets are carried at the lower of cost or fair value and are amortized in proportion to, and over the period of, anticipated net servicing income.  All separately recognized MSR are required to be initially measured at fair value, if practicable.  The estimated fair value of loan servicing assets is determined by calculating the present value of estimated future net servicing cash flows, using assumptions of prepayments, defaults, servicing costs and discount rates derived based upon actual historical results for the Bank, or, in the absence of such data, from historical results for the Bank's peers. Capitalized loan servicing assets are stratified based on predominant risk characteristics of the underlying loans (i.e., collateral, interest rate, servicing spread and maturity) for the purpose of evaluating impairment. A valuation allowance is then established in the event the recorded value of an individual stratum exceeds its fair value.
	BOLI – BOLI is carried at the amount that can be realized under the insurance contract at the balance sheet date, which is the cash surrender value adjusted for other charges or amounts due that are probable at settlement.  Increases in the contract value are recorded as non-interest income in the consolidated statements of operations and insurance proceeds received are recorded as a reduction of the contract value.
	Income Taxes – Income tax expense is the total of the current year income tax due or refundable and the change in deferred tax assets and liabilities.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are the expected future tax amounts for the temporary differences between carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities, computed using enacted tax rates.  A valuation allowance, if needed, reduces deferred tax assets to the amount deemed more likely than not to be realized.
	A tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is "more likely than not" that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur.  The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination.  For tax positions not satisfying the "more likely than not" test, no tax benefit is recorded.  The Company recognizes interest and/or penalties related to tax matters in income tax expense.  The Company had no uncertain tax positions at December 31, 2014 or 2013.
	Employee Benefits – The Bank maintains The Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh 401(k) Plan [the "401(k) Plan"] for substantially all of its employees, and the Retirement Plan of The Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh (the "Employee Retirement Plan"), both of which are tax qualified under the Internal Revenue Code.
	The Bank also maintains the Postretirement Welfare Plan of The Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh (the "Postretirement Benefit Plan"), providing additional postretirement benefits to certain retirees, which requires accrual of postretirement benefits (such as health care benefits) during the years an employee provides services, a Retirement Plan for its outside Directors, (the "Director Retirement Plan"), and the BMP that provides additional benefits to certain of its officers.
	As the sponsor of a single employer defined benefit plan, the Company must do the following for the Employee Retirement Plan, a portion of the BMP, the Director Retirement Plan and the Postretirement Benefit Plan: (1) recognize the funded status of the benefit plans in its statements of financial condition, measured as the difference between plan assets at fair value (with limited exceptions) and the benefit obligation. For a pension plan, the benefit obligation is the projected benefit obligation; for any other postretirement benefit plan, such as a retiree health care plan, the benefit obligation is the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation; (2) recognize as a component of other comprehensive income, net of tax, the gains or losses and prior service costs or credits that arise during the period but are not recognized as components of net periodic benefit or cost.  Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, including the gains or losses, prior service costs or credits, and the transition asset or obligation are adjusted as they are subsequently recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost; (3) measure defined benefit plan assets and obligations as of the date of the employer's fiscal year-end statements of financial condition (with limited exceptions); and (4) disclose in the notes to financial statements additional information about certain effects on net periodic benefit cost for the next fiscal year that arise from delayed recognition of the gains or losses, prior service costs or credits, and transition asset or obligation.
	The Holding Company and Bank maintain the ESOP.  Compensation expense related to the ESOP is recorded during the period in which the shares become committed to be released to participants.  The compensation expense is measured based upon the average fair market value of the stock during the period, and, to the extent that the fair value of the shares committed to be released differs from the original cost of such shares, the difference is recorded as an adjustment to additional paid-in capital.  Cash dividends are paid on all ESOP shares, and reduce retained earnings accordingly.
	The Holding Company and Bank maintain the Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. 2001 Stock Option Plan for Outside Directors, Officers and Employees and the Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. 2004 Stock Incentive Plan for Outside Directors, Officers and Employees (the "2004 Stock Incentive Plan," and collectively the "Stock Plans"); which are discussed more fully in Note 15.  Under the Stock Plans, compensation cost is recognized for stock options and restricted stock awards issued to employees based on the fair value of the awards at the date of grant.  A Black-Scholes model is utilized to estimate the fair value of stock options, while the market price of the Holding Company's common stock at the date of grant is used for restricted stock awards. Compensation cost is recognized over the required service period, generally defined as the vesting period. For awards with graded vesting, compensation cost is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire award.
	Earnings Per Share ("EPS") - Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income 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 numerator and denominator of basic EPS and diluted EPS for the periods indicated:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Numerator:
	Net Income per the Consolidated Statements of Operations	$	44,246		$	43,548		$	40,308
	Less: Dividends paid on earnings allocated to participating securities		(168	)		(180	)		(184	)
	Income attributable to common stock	$	44,078		$	43,368		$	40,124
	Weighted average common shares outstanding, including participating securities		36,174,962			35,507,765			34,623,287
	Less: weighted average participating securities		(301,785	)		(320,566	)		(327,326	)
	Weighted average common shares outstanding		35,873,177			35,187,199			34,295,961
	Basic EPS	$	1.23		$	1.24		$	1.18
	Income attributable to common stock	$	44,078		$	43,368		$	40,124
	Weighted average common shares outstanding		35,873,177			35,187,199			34,295,961
	Weighted average common equivalent shares outstanding		75,339			119,073			68,492
	Weighted average common and equivalent shares outstanding		35,948,516			35,306,272			34,364,453
	Diluted EPS	$	1.23		$	1.23		$	1.17
	Common stock equivalents resulting from the dilutive effect of "in-the-money" 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 options.
	There were approximately 293,272, 901,037 and 1,279,708 weighted average options for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively, that were not considered in the calculation of diluted EPS since the sum of their exercise price and unrecognized compensation cost exceeded the average market value during the relevant period.
	Comprehensive Income - Comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 included changes in the unrealized gain or loss on available-for-sale securities, changes in the unfunded status of defined benefit plans, the non-credit component of OTTI, and a transfer loss related to securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity.  Under GAAP, all of these items bypass net income and are typically reported as components of stockholders' equity.  All comprehensive income adjustment items are presented net of applicable tax effect.
	Comprehensive and accumulated comprehensive income are summarized in Note 3.
	Disclosures About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information - The Company has one reportable segment, "Community Banking."  All of the Company's activities are interrelated, and each activity is dependent and assessed based on the manner in which it supports the other activities of the Company.  For example, lending is dependent upon the ability of the Bank to fund itself with retail deposits and other borrowings and to manage interest rate and credit risk.  Accordingly, all significant operating decisions are based upon analysis of the Company as one operating segment or unit.
For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, there was no customer that accounted for more than 10% of the Company's consolidated revenue.
Reclassification – There have been no significant reclassifications to prior year amounts to conform to their current presentation.

CONVERSION_TO_STOCK_FORM_OF_OW

CONVERSION TO STOCK FORM OF OWNERSHIP	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
CONVERSION TO STOCK FORM OF OWNERSHIP [Abstract]
CONVERSION TO STOCK FORM OF OWNERSHIP	2.   CONVERSION TO STOCK FORM OF OWNERSHIP
	On November 2, 1995, the Board of Directors of the Bank adopted a Plan of Conversion to convert from mutual to stock form of ownership.  At the time of conversion, the Bank established a liquidation account in an amount equal to the retained earnings of the Bank as of the date of the most recent financial statements contained in the final conversion prospectus. The liquidation account is reduced annually to the extent that eligible account holders have reduced their qualifying deposits as of each anniversary date. Subsequent increases in deposits do not restore an eligible account holder's interest in the liquidation account. In the event of a complete liquidation, each eligible account holder will be entitled to receive a distribution from the liquidation account in an amount proportionate to the adjusted qualifying balances on the date of liquidation for accounts held at conversion.
	The Holding Company acquired Conestoga Bancorp, Inc. on June 26, 1996.  The liquidation account previously established by Conestoga's subsidiary, Pioneer Savings Bank, F.S.B., during its initial public offering in March 1993, was assumed by the Company in the acquisition.
	The Holding Company acquired Financial Bancorp, Inc. on January 21, 1999.  The liquidation account previously established by Financial Bancorp, Inc.'s subsidiary, Financial Federal Savings Bank, during its initial public offering, was assumed by the Company in the acquisition.
	The aggregate balance of these liquidation accounts was $11,522 and $13,785 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	The Holding Company may not declare or pay cash dividends on, or repurchase any of its, shares of common stock if the effect thereof would cause stockholders' equity to be reduced below either applicable regulatory capital maintenance requirements, or the amount of the liquidation account, or if such declaration, payment or repurchase would otherwise violate regulatory requirements.

OTHER_COMPREHENSIVE_INCOME_LOS

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Text Block]	3.   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 operations.
		Pre-tax		Tax Expense (Benefit)		After tax
		Amount				Amount
	Year Ended December 31, 2014
	Securities held-to-maturity and transferred securities
	Change in non-credit component of OTTI	$32		$16		$16
	Change in unrealized loss on securities transferred to held to maturity	65		29		36
	Total securities held-to-maturity and transferred securities	97		45		52
	Securities available-for-sale
	Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net gain on securities	-997		-450		-547
	Change in net unrealized gain during the period	-65		-29		-36
	Total securities available-for-sale	-1,062		-479		-583
	Defined benefit plans:
	Reclassification adjustment for expense included in salaries and employee benefits expense	1,044		468		576
	Change in the net actuarial gain or loss	-6,986		-3,153		-3,833
	Total defined benefit plans	-5,942		-2,685		-3,257
	Total other comprehensive income	$(6,907)		($3,119)		($3,788)
	Year Ended December 31, 2013
	Securities held-to-maturity and transferred securities:
	Change in non-credit component of OTTI	$32		$16		$16
	Change in unrealized loss on securities transferred to held to maturity	271		122		149
	Total securities held-to-maturity and transferred securities	303		138		165
	Securities available-for-sale:
	Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net gain on securities	-110		-50		-60
	Change in net unrealized gain during the period	363		162		201
	Total securities available-for-sale	253		112		141
	Defined benefit plans:
	Reclassification adjustment for expense included in in salaries and employee benefits expense	2,396		1,082		1,314
	Change in the net actuarial gain or loss	5,944		2,683		3,261
	Total defined benefit plans	8,340		3,765		4,575
	Total other comprehensive income	$8,896		$4,015		$4,881
	Year Ended December 31, 2012
	Securities held-to-maturity and transferred securities:
	Change in non-credit component of OTTI	$296		$134		$162
	Change in unrealized loss on securities transferred to held to maturity	202		91		111
	Total securities held-to-maturity and transferred securities	498		225		273
	Securities available-for-sale:
	Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net gain on securities	-1,022		-461		-561
	Change in net unrealized gain during the period	-2,441		-1,102		-1,339
	Total securities available-for-sale	-3,463		-1,563		-1,900
	Defined benefit plans:
	Reclassification adjustment for expense included in salaries and employee benefits expense	2,166		978		1,188
	Change in the net actuarial gain or loss	925		417		508
	Total defined benefit plans	3,091		1,395		1,696
	Total other comprehensive income	$126		$57		$69
	Activity in accumulated other comprehensive income (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 Income (Loss)
	Balance as of January 1, 2014		$	(878	)		$	1,319		$	(5,200	)	$	(4,759	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications			52				(36	)		(3,833	)		(3,817	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other			-				(547	)		576			29
	comprehensive income (loss)
	Net other comprehensive income (loss) during the period			52				(583	)		(3,257	)		(3,788	)
	Balance as of December 31, 2014		$	(826	)		$	736		$	(8,457	)	$	(8,547	)
	Balance as of January 1, 2013		$	(1,043	)		$	1,178		$	(9,775	)	$	(9,640	)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications			165				201			3,261			3,627
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other			-				(60	)		1,314			1,254
	comprehensive income (loss)
	Net other comprehensive income during the period			165				141			4,575			4,881
	Balance as of December 31, 2013		$	(878	)		$	1,319		$	(5,200	)	$	(4,759	)

INVESTMENT_AND_MORTGAGEBACKED_

INVESTMENT AND MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
INVESTMENT AND MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES [Abstract]
INVESTMENT AND MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES	4.   INVESTMENT AND MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES
	At December 31, 2014 and 2013, there were no holdings of investment securities of any one issuer, other than the U.S. Government and its agencies, in an amount greater than 10% of stockholders' equity.
	The following is a summary of major categories of securities owned by the Company excluding trading securities at December 31, 2014:
			Purchase				Recorded Amortized/		Unrealized		Unrealized Losses			Fair
			Amortized/ Historical Cost				Historical Cost (1)		Gains					Value
	Investment securities held-to-maturity:
	Pooled bank trust preferred securities ("TRUPS")		$	15,815			$	5,367	$	1,119	$	(171	)	$	6,315
	Available-for-sale securities:
	Investment securities
	Registered Mutual Funds			3,860				3,860		-		(124	)		3,736
	Agency notes			70				70		-		-			70
	MBS
	Pass-through MBS issued by Government Sponsored Entities ("GSEs")			24,154				24,154		1,453		-			25,607
	Private issuer pass through MBS			449				449		6		-			455
	Private issuer collateralized mortgage obligations ("CMOs")			343				343		4		-			347
	(1)  Amount represents the purchase amortized / historical cost less any OTTI charges (credit or non-credit related) previously recognized.  For the TRUPS, amount is also net of the $932 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 (excluding trading securities) at December 31, 2013:
			Purchase				Recorded Amortized/		Unrealized		Unrealized Losses			Fair
			Amortized/ Historical Cost				Historical Cost (1)		Gains					Value
	Investment securities held-to-maturity:
	TRUPS		$	15,885			$	5,341	$	118	$	(296	)	$	5,163
	Available-for-sale securities:
	Investment securities
	Registered Mutual Funds			2,866				2,760		815		(17	)		3,558
	Agency notes			15,070				15,070		21		-			15,091
	MBS
	Pass-through MBS issued by GSEs			28,407				28,407		1,552		-			29,959
	CMOs issued by GSEs			319				319		2		-			321
	Private issuer pass through MBS			662				662		18		-			680
	Private issuer CMOs			574				574		9		-			583
	(1)  Amount represents the purchase amortized / historical cost less any OTTI charges (credit or non-credit related) previously recognized.  For the TRUPS, amount is also net of the $997 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 December 31, 2014, the agency note investments in the table above had contractual maturities as follows:
		Amortized Cost	Estimated Fair Value
	Due after one year through three years	$70	$70
	TOTAL	$70	$70
	The held-to-maturity TRUPS had a weighted average term to maturity of 20.0 years at December 31, 2014.  At December 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 16.8 years and a weighted average estimated duration of 1.1 years.  There were no sales of investment securities held-to-maturity during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 or 2012.
	During the year ended December 31, 2014, gross proceeds from the sales of investment securities available-for-sale totaled $3,780.  A gross gain of $997 was recognized on these sales and there were no gross recognized losses.  During the year ended December 31, 2013, gross proceeds from the sales of investment securities available-for-sale totaled $366.  A gross gain of $110 was recognized on these sales and there were no gross recognized losses.  During the year ended December 31, 2012, gross proceeds from the sales of investment securities available-for-sale totaled $22,415.  A gross gain of $941 was recognized on these sales.
	During the year ended December 31, 2012, gross proceeds on the sales of MBS available-for-sale totaled $21,949.  A gross gain of $81 was recognized on these sales and there were no gross recognized losses.  There were no sales of MBS available-for-sale during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.
	Tax provisions related to the gains on sales of investment securities and MBS available-for-sale recognized during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 are disclosed in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
	On September 1, 2008, the Bank transferred eight TRUPS (i.e., investment securities primarily secured by the preferred debt obligations of a pool of U.S. banks with a small portion secured by debt obligations of insurance companies) with an amortized cost of $19,922 from its available-for-sale portfolio to its held-to-maturity portfolio.  Based upon the lack of an orderly market for these securities, management determined that a formal election to hold them to maturity was consistent with its initial investment decision.  On the date of transfer, the unrealized loss of $8,420 on these securities continued to be recognized as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss within the Company's consolidated stockholders' equity (net of income tax benefit), and was expected to be amortized over the remaining average life of the securities, which approximated 21.1 years on a weighted average basis.  Activity related to this transfer loss was as follows:
		For the Year Ended December 31,
		2014	2013
	Cumulative balance at the beginning of the period	$997	$1,268
	Amortization	-65	-271
	Cumulative balance at end of the period	$932	$997
	As of each reporting period through December 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 December 31, 2014, five TRUPS were determined to meet the criteria for OTTI based upon this analysis.  At December 31, 2014, these five securities had credit ratings ranging from "C" to "A1."
	The following table provides a reconciliation of the pre-tax OTTI charges recognized on the Company's TRUPS:
		At or for the Year Ended December 31, 2014
		Credit Related OTTI Recognized in Earnings	Non-Credit OTTI Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Total OTTI Charge
	Cumulative pre-tax balance at the beginning of the period	$8,945	$601	$9,546
	Amortization of previously recognized OTTI	-	-32	-32
	Cumulative pre-tax balance at end of the period	$8,945	$569	$9,514
		At or for the Year Ended				At or for the Year Ended
		31-Dec-13				31-Dec-12
		Credit Related	Non-Credit OTTI Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Total		Credit Related OTTI Recognized in Earnings	Non-Credit OTTI Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Total OTTI Charge
		OTTI Recognized		OTTI Charge
		in Earnings
	Cumulative pre-tax balance at the beginning of	$8,945	$634	$9,579		$8,974	$930	$9,904
	the period
	OTTI recognized during the period	-	-	-		181	6	187
	Reductions and transfers to credit-related OTTI	-	-	-		-	-181	-181
	Amortization of previously recognized OTTI	-	-33	-33		-210	-121	-331
	Cumulative pre-tax balance at end of the period	$8,945	$601	$9,546		$8,945	$634	$9,579
	The following table provides a reconciliation of the pre-tax OTTI charges recognized on the Company's registered mutual funds:
	At or For the Year Ended December 31,
	2014	2013	2012
Cumulative balance at the beginning of the period	$106	$348	$1,425
Reduction of OTTI for securities sold during the period	-106	-242	-1,077
Cumulative balance at end of the period	$-	$106	$348
The following table summarizes the gross unrealized losses and fair value of investment securities as of December 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
	Months Consecutive		Consecutive
	Unrealized Losses		Unrealized Losses		Total
		Gross Unrecognized/		Gross Unrecognized/		Gross
	Fair Value	Unrealized Losses	Fair Value	Unrealized Losses	Fair Value	Unrecognized/
						Unrealized Losses
Held-to-Maturity Securities:
TRUPS	$-	$-	$2,571	$163	$2,571	$163
Available-for-Sale Securities:
Registered Mutual Funds	3,736	124	-	-	3,736	124
TRUPS That Have Maintained an Unrealized Holding Loss for 12 or More Consecutive Months
At December 31, 2014, impairment of two TRUPS was deemed temporary, as management believed that the full recorded balance of the investments would be realized.  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
·	The securities have a pool of underlying issuers comprised primarily of banks
·	None of the securities have exposure to real estate investment trust issued debt (which has experienced high default rates)
·	The 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
·	The securities are adequately collateralized
The following table summarizes the gross unrealized losses and fair value of investment securities as of December 31, 2013, 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
	Months Consecutive		Consecutive
	Unrealized Losses		Unrealized Losses		Total
		Gross Unrecognized/		Gross Unrecognized/		Gross Unrecognized/
	Fair Value	Unrealized Losses	Fair Value	Unrealized Losses	Fair Value	Unrealized Losses
Held-to-Maturity Securities:
TRUPS	$-	$-	$5,163	$1,775	$5,163	$1,775
Available-for-Sale Securities:
Registered Mutual Funds	536	17	-	-	536	17

LOANS

LOANS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
LOANS [Abstract]
LOANS	5.   LOANS RECEIVABLE AND CREDIT QUALITY
	Loans are reported at the principal amount outstanding (as adjusted for any amounts charged-off), net of unearned fees or costs, unamortized premiums 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 Bank paid an aggregate premium of $13,163 on real estate loans repurchased during the year ended December 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 structure, loan 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 fifty percent or more 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 over fifty percent 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 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 December 31, 2013, the Bank had a portion of one commercial mixed use real estate loan classified as doubtful, with a full reserve applied against the balance deemed doubtful.  Due to favorable events occurring during the year ended December 31, 2014, the Bank upgraded the entire loan balance to substandard as of December 31, 2014.
	All real estate loans not classified as Special Mention, Substandard or Doubtful were deemed pass loans at both December 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 December 31, 2014
	Grade	One- to Four-Family	Multifamily	Commercial	Commercial Real Estate	Construction	Total Real Estate Loans
		Residential, Including Condominium and	Residential and Residential	Mixed Use Real Estate
		Cooperative Apartment	Mixed Use
	Not Graded(1)	$9,091	$-	$-	$-	$-	$9,091
	Pass	60,764	3,271,430	317,718	391,227	-	4,041,139
	Special Mention	1,370	20,738	4,944	6,431	-	33,483
	Substandard	2,275	6,280	6,005	19,138	-	33,698
	Doubtful	-	-	-	-	-	-
	Total	$73,500	$3,298,448	$328,667	$416,796	$-	$4,117,411
	(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	Multifamily	Commercial	Commercial Real Estate	Construction	Total Real Estate Loans
		Residential, Including Condominium and	Residential and Residential	Mixed Use Real Estate
		Cooperative Apartment	Mixed Use
	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 December 31, 2014	Balance at December 31, 2013
	Performing	$1,825	$2,136
	Non-accrual	4	3
	Total	$1,829	$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 December 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	$240	$-	$-	$1,310	$1,550	$71,950	$73,500
	condominium and cooperative apartment
	Multifamily residential and residential mixed use	1,187	-	2,922	167	4,276	3,294,172	3,298,448
	Commercial mixed use real estate	-	-	411	-	411	328,256	328,667
	Commercial real estate	-	-	-	4,717	4,717	412,079	416,796
	Construction	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
	Total real estate	$1,427	$-	$3,333	$6,194	$10,954	$4,106,457	$4,117,411
	Consumer	$2	$-	$-	$4	$6	$1,823	$1,829
	(1) Includes all loans on non-accrual status regardless of the number of days such loans were delinquent as of December 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	$143	$302	$-	$1,242	$1,687	$72,269	$73,956
	condominium and cooperative apartment
	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 eight real estate loans with an aggregate outstanding balance of $3,333 at December 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.
TDRs
The following table summarizes outstanding TDRs by underlying collateral type as of the dates indicated:
	As of December 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	2	$605		3	$934
Multifamily residential and residential mixed use	4	1,105		4	1,148
Commercial mixed use real estate	1	4,400		-	-
Commercial real estate	4	13,707		5	22,245
Total real estate	11	$19,817		12	$24,327
The following table summarizes outstanding TDRs by accrual status as of the dates indicated:
	As of December 31, 2014			As of December 31, 2013
	No. of Loans	Balance		No. of Loans	Balance
Outstanding principal balance at period end	11	$19,817		12	$24,327
TDRs on accrual status at period end	9	15,100		10	18,620
TDRs on non-accrual status at period end	2	4,717		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 December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
The following table summarizes activity related to TDRs for the periods indicated:
	For the Year Ended				For the Year Ended
	31-Dec-14				31-Dec-13
	Number of Loans	Pre-Modification	Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment		Number of Loans	Pre-Modification	Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
		Outstanding Recorded Investment				Outstanding Recorded Investment
Loan modifications during the period
that met the definition of a TDR:
Commercial mixed use real estate	1	$4,400	$4,400		-	-	-
Commercial real estate	1	3,500	3,500		-	-	-
TOTAL	2	$7,900	$7,900		-	-	-
The Bank's allowance for loan losses at December 31, 2014 reflected $19 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.  During the year ended December 31, 2014, one TDR was fully satisfied in accordance with its contractual terms.  The allocated reserve associated with this loan was thus eliminated, and accounted for the great majority of the reduction in the allocated reserves associated with TDRs from December 31, 2013 to December 31, 2014.  Otherwise, activity related to reserves associated with TDRs was immaterial during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.
As of December 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 years ended December 31, 2014 and 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, mixed-use 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 certain 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 6 for tabular information related to impaired loans.
Delinquent Serviced Loans Subject to the First Loss Position
Until February 20, 2014, the Bank serviced a pool of multifamily loans that it sold to FNMA, and retained 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 December 31, 2014 are reported in the table on page F-85.
Please refer to Notes 6 for further discussion of these loans.

ALLOWANCE_FOR_LOAN_LOSSES_AND_

ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES AND RESERVE FOR FIRST LOSS POSITION	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES [Abstract]
ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES AND RESERVE FOR FIRST LOSS POSITION	6.   ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES AND RESERVE 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.  Consumer loans were evaluated in aggregate as of both December 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 certain 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.  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 December 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 December 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 December 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 $371 at December 31, 2014 and $53 at December 31, 2013.  The increase resulted from both growth of $12,755 in the balance of such loans from December 31, 2013 to December 31, 2014, as well as the application of a higher expected loss percentage on these loans at December 31, 2014 compared to December 31, 2013 from the consideration of additional minor components that commenced on January 1, 2014.
	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 December 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 December 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 $228 at December 31, 2014, due the application of a higher loss percentage on these loans at December 31, 2014 compared to December 31, 2013 from the consideration of additional minor components that commenced on January 1, 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 December 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 favorable or 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 Year Ended December 31, 2014
		Real Estate Loans						Consumer Loans
		One- to Four Family Residential,	Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use	Commercial	Commercial Real Estate	Construction	Total Real Estate
		Including Condominium and		Mixed Use Real Estate
		Cooperative
		Apartment
	Beginning balance	$236	$13,840	$3,003	$3,047	$3	$20,129	$24
	Provision (credit) for loan losses	-164	-76	-1,710	72	-3	(1,881)	9
	Charge-offs	-46	-87	-30	-306	-	-469	-9
	Recoveries	124	175	381	10	-	690	-
	Ending balance	$150	$13,852	$1,644	$2,823	$-	$18,469	$24
	Ending balance – loans individually	$605	$1,272	$4,400	$13,707	$-	$19,984	$-
	evaluated for impairment
	Ending balance – loans collectively	72,895	3,297,176	324,267	403,089	-	4,097,427	1,829
	evaluated for impairment
	Allowance balance associated with loans	-	-	-	19	-	19	-
	individually evaluated for impairment
	Allowance balance associated with loans	150	13,852	1,644	2,804	-	18,450	24
	collectively evaluated for impairment
	At or for the Year Ended December 31, 2013
		Real Estate Loans						Consumer Loans
		One- to Four Family Residential,	Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use	Commercial	Commercial Real Estate	Construction	Total Real Estate
		Including Condominium and		Mixed Use Real Estate
		Cooperative
		Apartment
	Beginning balance	$344	$14,299	$2,474	$3,382	$24	$20,523	$27
	Provision (credit) for loan losses	-187	10	891	-342	-21	351	18
	Charge-offs	-117	-504	-391	-9	-	-1,021	-21
	Recoveries	196	35	29	16	-	276	-
	Ending balance	$236	$13,840	$3,003	$3,047	$3	$20,129	$24
	Ending balance – loans individually	$1,199	$2,345	$4,400	$22,245	$-	$30,189	$-
evaluated for impairment
Ending balance – loans collectively	72,757	2,920,205	371,510	302,451	268	3,667,191	2,139
evaluated for impairment
Allowance balance associated with loans	-	-	1,320	451	-	1,771	-
individually evaluated for impairment
Allowance balance associated with loans	236	13,840	1,683	2,596	3	18,358	24
collectively evaluated for impairment
At or for the Year Ended December 31, 2012
	Real Estate Loans						Consumer Loans
	One- to Four Family Residential,	Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use	Commercial Mixed Use	Commercial Real Estate	Construction	Total Real Estate
	Including Condominium and		Real Estate
	Cooperative
	Apartment
Beginning balance	$480	$14,313	$1,528	$3,783	$124	$20,228	$26
Provision (credit) for loan losses	624	1,583	1,744	56	-97	3,910	11
Charge-offs	-777	-2,478	-821	-521	-3	-4,600	-10
Recoveries	17	829	18	39	-	903	-
Transfer from reserve for loan commitments	-	52	5	25	-	82	-
Ending balance	$344	$14,299	$2,474	$3,382	$24	$20,523	$27
Ending balance – loans individually	$1,291	$2,460	$1,900	$47,493	$-	$53,144	$-
evaluated for impairment
Ending balance – loans collectively	90,585	2,673,909	338,233	347,038	476	3,450,241	2,423
evaluated for impairment
Allowance balance associated with loans	7	-	-	513	-	520	-
individually evaluated for impairment
Allowance balance associated with loans	337	14,299	2,474	2,869	24	20,003	27
collectively evaluated for impairment
The following tables summarize impaired real estate loans as of and for the periods indicated (by collateral type within the real estate loan segment):
	At December 31, 2014			For the Year Ended
				31-Dec-14
	Unpaid Principal Balance at Period End	Recorded Investment	Reserve Balance Allocated within the Allowance for Loan Losses at Period End	Average Recorded Investment(1)		Interest
		at Period End(1)				Income Recognized
One- to Four Family Residential, Including
Condominium and Cooperative Apartment
With no allocated reserve	$646	$605	$-	$747		$58
With an allocated reserve	-	-	-	41		-
Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use
With no allocated reserve	1,272	1,272	-	2,147		87
With an allocated reserve	-	-	-	-		-
Commercial Mixed Use Real Estate
With no allocated reserve	4,425	4,400	-	2,640		237
With an allocated reserve	-	-	-	1,760		-
Commercial Real Estate
With no allocated reserve	10,306	8,207	-	7,470		148
With an allocated reserve	5,500	5,500	19	9,317		495
Construction
With no allocated reserve	-	-	-	-		-
With an allocated reserve	-	-	-	-		-
Total
With no allocated reserve	$16,649	$14,484	$-	$13,004		$530
With an allocated reserve	$5,500	$5,500	$19	$11,118		$495
-1	The recorded investment excludes accrued interest receivable and loan origination fees, net, due to immateriality.
	At December 31, 2013			For the Year Ended
				31-Dec-13
	Unpaid Principal Balance at Period End	Recorded Investment	Reserve Balance Allocated within the Allowance for Loan Losses at Period End	Average Recorded Investment(1)		Interest
		at Period End(1)				Income Recognized
One- to Four Family Residential, Including Condominium and Cooperative Apartment
With no allocated reserve	$1,066	$987	$-	$1,010		$42
With an allocated reserve	255	212	-	211		14
Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use
With no allocated reserve	2,494	2,345	-	2,851		163
With an allocated reserve	-	-	-	-		-
Commercial Mixed Use Real Estate
With no allocated reserve	-	-	-	1,272		200
With an allocated reserve	4,500	4,400	1,320	880		-
Commercial Real Estate
With no allocated reserve	8,316	7,203	-	22,787		1,100
With an allocated reserve	15,042	15,042	451	15,168		857
Construction
With no allocated reserve	-	-	-	-		-
With an allocated reserve	-	-	-	-		-
Total
With no allocated reserve	$11,876	$10,535	$-	$27,920		$1,505
With an allocated reserve	$19,797	$19,654	$1,771	$16,259		$871
(1) The recorded investment excludes accrued interest receivable and loan origination fees, net, due to immateriality.
	At December 31, 2012			For the Year Ended
				31-Dec-12
	Unpaid Principal Balance at Period End	Recorded Investment	Reserve Balance Allocated within the Allowance for Loan Losses at Period End	Average Recorded Investment(1)		Interest
		at Period End(1)				Income Recognized
One- to Four Family Residential, Including Condominium and Cooperative Apartment
With no allocated reserve	$1,079	$1,079	$-	$867		$55
With an allocated reserve	258	212	7	452		19
Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use
With no allocated reserve	2,767	2,460	-	5,434		341
With an allocated reserve	-	-	-	420		-
Commercial Mixed Use Real Estate
With no allocated reserve	1,900	1,900	-	2,516		74
With an allocated reserve	-	-	-	192		-
Commercial Real Estate
With no allocated reserve	33,416	32,217	-	29,362		1,675
With an allocated reserve	15,276	15,276	513	20,087		746
Construction
With no allocated reserve	-	-	-	-		-
With an allocated reserve	-	-	-	-		-
Total
With no allocated reserve	$39,162	$37,656	$-	$38,179		$2,145
With an allocated reserve	$15,534	$15,488	$520	$21,151		$765
(1) The recorded investment excludes accrued interest receivable and loan origination fees, net, due to immateriality.
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 Year Ended December 31,
	2014	2013	2012
Outstanding balance of multifamily loans serviced for FNMA at period end	$-	$208,375	$256,731
Total First Loss Position at end of period	-	15,428	15,428
Reserve Liability on the First Loss Position
Balance at beginning of period	$1,040	$1,383	$2,993
Credit for losses on problem loans(1)	-1,040	-305	-1,286
Charge-offs and other net reductions in balance	-	-38	-324
Balance at period end	$-	$1,040	$1,383
(1) Amount recognized as a portion of mortgage banking income during the period.
The total First Loss Position remained unchanged during the year ended December 31, 2013 and was reduced by $928 during the year ended December 31, 2012.

MORTGAGE_SERVICING_ACTIVITIES_

MORTGAGE SERVICING ACTIVITIES AND MORTGAGE BANKING INCOME	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
NET MORTGAGE BANKING INCOME [Abstract]
MORTGAGE SERVICING ACTIVITIES AND MORTGAGE BANKING INCOME	7.   MORTGAGE SERVICING ACTIVITIES AND MORTGAGE BANKING INCOME
	At December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Bank was servicing loans for others having principal balances outstanding of approximately $24,253, $247,263, and $361,820, respectively.  Servicing loans for others generally consists of collecting mortgage payments, maintaining escrow accounts, disbursing payments to investors, paying taxes and insurance, and processing foreclosure.  In connection with loans serviced for others, the Bank held borrowers' escrow balances of approximately $295 and $4,378 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	There are no restrictions on the Company's consolidated assets or liabilities related to loans sold with servicing rights retained.  Upon sale of these loans, the Company recorded an MSR, and has elected to account for the MSR under the "amortization method" prescribed under GAAP.  The aggregate MSR balance was $351 at December 31, 2014, $628 at December 31, 2013 and $1,115 at December 31, 2012.
	Net mortgage banking income presented in the consolidated statements of operations was comprised of the following items:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014	2013	2012
	Gain on the sale of loans originated for sale	$27	$13	$68
	Credit to reduce the liability for the First Loss Position	1,040	305	1,286
	Mortgage banking fees	158	155	414
	Net mortgage banking income	$1,225	$473	$1,768

PREMISES_AND_FIXED_ASSETS_NET

PREMISES AND FIXED ASSETS, NET	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
PREMISES AND FIXED ASSETS, NET [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]	8.   PREMISES AND FIXED ASSETS, NET AND PREMISES HELD FOR SALE
	The following is a summary of premises and fixed assets, net and premises held for sale:
		At December 31,	At December 31,
		2014	2013
	Land	$7,067	$7,067
	Buildings	19,952	19,445
	Leasehold improvements	12,045	11,665
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment	14,080	13,366
	Premises and fixed assets, gross	$53,144	$51,543
	Less:  accumulated depreciation and amortization	-28,079	-25,466
	Premises and fixed assets, net	$25,065	$26,077
	Premises held for sale(1)	-	3,624
	-1	At December 31, 2013, the Company had a pending contract of sale on a real estate premises with a net book value of $3,624.  This sale was completed during the year ended December 31, 2014, and the net proceeds from the sale exceeded the current book value.
	Depreciation and amortization expense amounted to approximately $2,630, $2,780 and $2,828 during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  Proceeds from the sales of premises and fixed assets were $4,273 during the year ended December 31, 2014.  A gain of $649 was recognized on these sales.  There were no sales of premises and fixed assets during the year ended December 31, 2013.  Proceeds from the sales of premises and fixed assets were $17,477 during the year ended December 31, 2012.  A gain of $13,726 was recognized on these sales.

FHLBNY_CAPITAL_STOCK

FHLBNY CAPITAL STOCK	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
FHLBNY CAPITAL STOCK [Abstract]
FHLBNY CAPITAL STOCK	9.   FHLBNY CAPITAL STOCK
	The Bank is a Savings Bank Member of the FHLBNY.  Membership requires the purchase of shares of FHLBNY capital stock at $100 per share. The Bank owned 584,070 shares and 480,508 shares at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The Bank recorded dividends on the FHLBNY capital stock of $2,091, $1,698 and $2,124 during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

DUE_TO_DEPOSITORS

DUE TO DEPOSITORS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Due to depositors [Abstract]
DUE TO DEPOSITORS	10.   DUE TO DEPOSITORS
	Deposits are summarized as follows:
		At December 31, 2014		At December 31, 2013
		Effective Cost		Effective Cost
			Liability		Liability
	Savings accounts	0.05%	$372,753	0.05%	$376,900
	Certificates of deposit ("CDs")	1.43	926,318	1.55	828,409
	Money market accounts	0.61	1,094,698	0.50	1,040,079
	Interest bearing checking accounts	0.08	78,430	0.08	87,301
	Non-interest bearing checking accounts	-	187,593	-	174,457
	TOTAL	0.76%	$2,659,792	0.73%	$2,507,146
	The following table presents a summary of future maturities of CDs outstanding at December 31, 2014:
		Maturing  Balance	Weighted Average Interest Rate
	Year Ending December 31,
	2015	$504,939	1.10%
	2016	113,041	1.32
	2017	87,517	1.84
	2018	99,067	2.25
	2019	110,392	1.98
	2020 and beyond	11,362	1.71
	TOTAL	$926,318	1.43%(1)
	(1) The weighted average cost of CDs, inclusive of their contractual compounding of interest, was 1.43% at December 31, 2014.
	CDs that meet or exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") Insurance limit of two-hundred and fifty thousand dollars were approximately $122,603 and $77,369 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

SECURITIES_SOLD_UNDER_AGREEMEN

SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE (REPOs)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE (REPOs) [Abstract]
SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE (REPOs)	11.   REPOS
	Presented below is information concerning REPOS:
		At or for the Year Ended December 31,
		2014	2013	2012
	Balance outstanding at end of period	$-	$-	$-
	Average interest cost at end of period	-%	-%	-%
	Average balance outstanding during the period	$-	$-	$132,910
	Average interest cost during the period	-%	-%	26.24%(a)
	Estimated fair value of underlying collateral	$-	$-	$-
	Maximum balance outstanding at month end during the year	$-	$-	$195,000
	(a) Excluding a prepayment charge of $28,772 included in interest expense on borrowed funds in the consolidated statements of operations, the average interest cost would have been 4.33% during the year ended December 31, 2012.

FHLBNY_ADVANCES

FHLBNY ADVANCES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
FHLBNY ADVANCES [Abstract]
Federal Home Loan Bank Advances, Disclosure [Text Block]	12.   FHLBNY ADVANCES
	The Bank had borrowings (''Advances'') from the FHLBNY totaling $1,173,725 and $910,000 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, all of which were fixed rate. The average interest cost of FHLBNY Advances was 2.28%, 2.89%, and 2.96% during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  The average interest rate on outstanding FHLBNY Advances was 1.74% and 2.35% at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  In accordance with its Advances, Collateral Pledge and Security Agreement with the FHLBNY, the Bank was eligible
	to borrow up to $1,568,197 as of December 31, 2014 and $1,203,939 as of December 31, 2013, and maintained sufficient qualifying collateral, as defined by the FHLBNY, with the FHLBNY (principally real estate loans), to secure Advances in excess of its borrowing limit at both December 31, 2014 and 2013.  Certain of the FHLBNY Advances outstanding at December 31, 2014 contained call features that may be exercised by the FHLBNY.  Prepayment penalties were associated with all fixed rate Advances outstanding as of December 31, 2014 and 2013.
	The following table presents a summary of future maturities of FHLBNY Advances outstanding at December 31, 2014:
		Maturing		Weighted Average Interest Rate
		Balance
	Year Ending December 31,
	2015	$	569,500		1.48	%
	2016		151,000		2.03
	2017		302,075		2.04
	2018		77,100		1.63
	2019		36,250		1.8
	After 2019		37,800		2.46
	TOTAL	$	1,173,725		1.74	%

SUBORDINATED_NOTES_PAYABLE_AND

SUBORDINATED NOTES PAYABLE AND TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES PAYABLE	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
SUBORDINATED NOTES PAYABLE AND TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES PAYABLE [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	13.   TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES PAYABLE
	On March 19, 2004, the Holding Company completed an offering of trust preferred securities through Dime Community Capital Trust I, an unconsolidated special purpose entity formed for the purpose of the offering.  The trust preferred securities bear a fixed interest rate of 7.0%, mature on April 14, 2034, and became callable without penalty at any time on or after April 15, 2009.  The outstanding balance of the trust preferred securities was $70,680 at both December 31, 2014 and 2013.  The Holding Company currently does not intend to call this debt.
	Interest expense recorded on the trust preferred securities totaled $5,024 during each of the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively

INCOME_TAXES

INCOME TAXES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
INCOME TAXES [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	14.   INCOME TAXES
	The Company's consolidated Federal, State and City income tax provisions were comprised of the following:
		Year Ended December 31,									Year Ended December 31,								Year Ended December 31,
					2014								2013									2012
		Federal			State			Total			Federal		State			Total			Federal			State			Total
					and City								and City									and City
	Current	$	21,232		$	8,121		$	29,353		$	22,475	$	7,806		$	30,281		$	21,607		$	7,351		$	28,958
	Deferred		540			231			771			362		(1,302	)		(940	)		(1,395	)		(673	)		(2,068	)
	TOTAL	$	21,772		$	8,352		$	30,124		$	22,837	$	6,504		$	29,341		$	20,212		$	6,678		$	26,890
	The preceding table excludes tax effects recorded directly to stockholders' equity in connection with unrealized gains and losses on securities available-for-sale (including losses on such securities upon their transfer to held-to-maturity), stock-based compensation plans, and adjustments to other comprehensive income relating to the minimum pension liability, unrecognized gains of pension and other postretirement obligations and changes in the non-credit component of OTTI.  These tax effects are disclosed as part of the presentation of the consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity and Comprehensive Income.
	The provision for income taxes differed from that computed at the Federal statutory rate as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Tax at Federal statutory rate	$	26,029		$	25,511		$	23,519
	State and local taxes, net of federal income tax benefit		5,466			4,228			4,341
	Benefit plan differences		(156	)		(445	)		(114	)
	Adjustments for prior period returns and tax items		(164	)		422			63
	Investment in BOLI		(610	)		(585	)		(591	)
	Other, net		(441	)		210			(328	)
	TOTAL	$	30,124		$	29,341		$	26,890
	Effective tax rate		40.51	%		40.25	%		40.02	%
	Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded for temporary differences between the book and tax bases of assets and liabilities.  The components of Federal, State and City deferred income tax assets and liabilities were as follows:
		At December 31,
	Deferred tax assets:	2014			2013
	Allowance for loan losses	$	8,261		$	9,518
	Employee benefit plans		19,487			15,478
	Credit component of OTTI		4,023			4,088
	Tax effect of other components of income on investment securities and MBS		109			-
	Other		1,515			2,435
	Total deferred tax assets		33,395			31,519
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Tax effect of other components of income on investment securities and MBS		-			559
	Difference in book and tax carrying value of fixed assets		983			986
	Other		16			109
	Total deferred tax liabilities		999			1,654
	Net deferred tax asset (recorded in other assets)	$	32,396		$	29,865
	No valuation allowances were recognized on deferred tax assets during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, since, at each period end, it was deemed more likely than not that the deferred tax assets would be fully realized.
	At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Bank had accumulated bad debt reserves totaling $15,158 for which no provision for income tax was required to be recorded. These bad debt reserves could be subject to recapture into taxable income under certain circumstances, including a distribution of the bad debt benefits to the Holding Company or the failure of the Bank to qualify as a bank for federal income tax purposes.  Should the reserves as of December 31, 2014 be fully recaptured, the Bank would recognize $6,844 in additional income tax expense.    Should the reserves as of December 31, 2013 be fully recaptured, the Bank would recognize $6,844 in additional income tax expense.  The Company expects to take no action in the foreseeable future that would require the establishment of a tax liability associated with these bad debt reserves.
	The Company is subject to regular examination by various tax authorities in jurisdictions in which it conducts significant business operations.  The Company regularly assesses the likelihood of additional examinations in each of the tax jurisdictions resulting from ongoing assessments.
	Under current accounting rules, all tax positions adopted are subjected to two levels of evaluation.  Initially, a determination is made, based on the technical merits of the position, as to whether it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes. In conducting this evaluation, management is required to presume that the position will be examined by the appropriate taxing authority possessing full knowledge of all relevant information. The second level of evaluation is the measurement of a tax position that satisfies the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold.  This measurement is performed in order to determine the amount of benefit to recognize in the financial statements. The tax position is measured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement.  The Company had no unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2014 or 2013.  The Company does not anticipate any material change to unrecognized tax benefits during the year ending December 31, 2015.
	As of December 31, 2014, the tax years ended December 31, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 remained subject to examination by all of the Company's relevant tax jurisdictions.  While the Company is currently under audit by
	certain taxing jurisdictions, no material impact to the financial statements is expected to result from these examinations.

EMPLOYEE_BENEFIT_PLANS

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS [Abstract]
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS	15.   EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
	Employee Retirement Plan - The Bank sponsors the Employee Retirement Plan, a tax-qualified, noncontributory, defined-benefit retirement plan.  Prior to April 1, 2000, substantially all full-time employees of at least 21 years of age were eligible for participation after one year of service.  Effective April 1, 2000, the Bank froze all participant benefits under the Employee Retirement Plan.
	The net periodic cost for the Employee Retirement Plan included the following components:
			Year Ended December 31,
			2014				2013			2012
	Interest cost		$	1,003			$	877		$	921
	Expected return on plan assets			(1,774	)			(1,518	)		(1,451	)
	Amortization of unrealized loss			948				1,803			1,792
	Net periodic cost		$	177			$	1,162		$	1,262
	The funded status of the Employee Retirement Plan was as follows:
			At December 31,
			2014				2013
	Accumulated benefit obligation at end of period		$	27,635			$	22,751
	Reconciliation of Projected benefit obligation:
	Projected benefit obligation at beginning of period		$	22,751			$	24,640
	Interest cost			1,003				877
	Actuarial (gain) loss			5,166				(1,541	)
	Benefit payments			(1,183	)			(1,099	)
	Settlements			(102	)			(126	)
	Projected benefit obligation at end of period			27,635				22,751
	Plan assets at fair value (investments in trust funds managed by trustee)
	Balance at beginning of period			24,402				20,958
	Return on plan assets			1,327				4,156
	Contributions			13				513
	Benefit payments			(1,183	)			(1,099	)
	Settlements			(102	)			(126	)
	Balance at end of period			24,457				24,402
	Funded status at end of year		$	(3,178	)		$	1,651
	The change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) that resulted from the Employee Retirement Plan is summarized as follows:
		At December 31,
		2014	2013
	Balance at beginning of period	($8,798)	($14,780)
	Amortization of unrealized loss	948	1,803
	Gain (loss) recognized during the year	(5,613)	4,179
	Balance at the end of the period	($13,463)	($8,798)
	Period end component of accumulated other comprehensive loss (net of tax)	7,384	4,826
	For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Bank used December 31st as its measurement date for the Employee Retirement Plan.  The Bank contributed $13 to the Employee Retirement Plan during the year ended December 31, 2014.  The Bank expects to make contributions of $14 to the Employee Retirement Plan during the year ending December 31, 2015.  During the year ending December 31, 2015, $1,677 in actuarial losses are anticipated to be recognized as a component of net periodic cost.
	Major assumptions utilized to determine the net periodic cost of the benefit obligations were as follows:
		At or for the Year Ended December 31,
		2014	2013	2012
	Discount rate used for net periodic cost	4.56%	3.67%	4.15%
	Discount rate used to determine benefit obligation at period end	3.72	4.56	3.67
	Expected long-term return on plan assets used for net periodic cost	7.50	7.50	7.50
	Expected long-term return on plan assets used to determine benefit obligation at period end	7.00	7.50	7.50
	The Employee Retirement Plan assets are invested in two diversified investment portfolios of the Pentegra Retirement Trust (the "Trust"), a private placement investment fund, that has been given discretion by the Bank to determine the appropriate strategic asset allocation versus plan liabilities, as governed by the Trust's Investment Policy Statement.
	The Employee Retirement Plan's asset allocation targets to hold 65% of assets in equity securities via investment in the Long-Term Growth Equity Portfolio ("LTGE"), 34% in intermediate-term investment grade bonds via investment in the Long-Term Growth Fixed-Income Portfolio ("LTGFI"), and 1% in a cash equivalents portfolio (for liquidity).  Asset rebalancing is performed at least annually, with interim adjustments when the investment mix varies in excess of 10% from the target.
	The LTGE is a diversified portfolio of six registered mutual funds and seven common collective trust funds.  The LTGE holds a diversified mix of equity funds in order to gain exposure to the U.S. and non-U.S. equity markets. The common collective investment funds held by the LTGE were privately offered, and the Employee Retirement Plan's investment in these common collective investment funds was therefore valued by the fund managers of each respective fund based on the Employee Retirement Plan's proportionate share of units of beneficial interest in the respective funds.  All of the common collective investment funds are audited, and the overwhelming majority of assets held in these funds (which derive the unit value of the common collective investment funds) are actively traded in established marketplaces.  The six registered mutual funds held by the LTGE are all actively traded on national securities exchanges and are valued at their quoted market prices.
	The LTGFI is a diversified portfolio that invests in two intermediate-term bond funds, both of which are registered mutual funds.  These mutual funds are actively traded on national securities exchanges and are valued at their quoted market prices.
	The investment goal is to achieve investment results that will contribute to the proper funding of the Employee Retirement Plan by exceeding the rate of inflation over the long-term.  In addition, investment managers for the trust function managing the assets of the Employee Retirement Plan are expected to provide a reasonable return on investment.  Performance volatility is also monitored.  Risk and volatility are further managed by the distinct investment objectives of each of the trust funds and the diversification within each fund.
	The weighted average allocation by asset category of the assets of the Employee Retirement Plan were summarized as follows:
		At December 31,
		2014	2013
	Asset Category
	Equity securities	66%	71%
	Debt securities (bond mutual funds)	32	29
	Cash equivalents	2	-
	Total	100%	100%
	The allocation percentages in the above table were consistent with future planned allocation percentages as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	The following table sets forth by level within the fair value hierarchy a summary of the Employee Retirement Plan's investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2014 (See Note 17 for a discussion of the fair value hierarchy).
		Fair Value Measurements Using
	Description	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)	Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)	Significant Unobservable Inputs		Total
				(Level 3)
	Mutual Funds (all registered and publicly traded):
	Domestic Large Cap	$2,920	-	-		$2,920
Domestic Mid Cap	1,417	-	-		1,417
Domestic Small Cap	499	-	-		499
International Equity	3,076	-	-		3,076
Fixed Income	7,786	-	-		7,786
Cash equivalents	687	-	-		687
Common collective investment funds:
Domestic Large Cap	-	5,012	-		5,012
Domestic Mid Cap	-	679	-		679
Domestic Small Cap	-	1,483	-		1,483
International Equity	-	898	-		898
Total Plan Assets					$24,457
The following table sets forth by level within the fair value hierarchy a summary of the Employee Retirement Plan's investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2013 (See Note 17 for a discussion of the fair value hierarchy).
	Fair Value Measurements Using
Description	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)	Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)	Significant Unobservable Inputs		Total
			(Level 3)
Mutual Funds (all registered and publicly traded) :
Domestic Large Cap	$6,621	-	-		$6,621
Domestic Small Cap	3,455	-	-		3,455
International Equity	2,790	-	-		2,790
Fixed Income	4,747	-	-		4,747
Common collective investment funds:
Domestic Large Cap	-	4,435	-		4,435
Fixed Income	-	2,354	-		2,354
Total Plan Assets					$24,402
The expected long-term rate of return assumptions on Employee Retirement Plan assets were established based upon historical returns earned by equities and fixed income securities, adjusted to reflect expectations of future returns as applied to the Employee Retirement Plan's target allocation of asset classes.  Equities and fixed income securities were assumed to earn real annual rates of return in the ranges of 6% to 8% and 3% to 5%, respectively.  The long-term inflation rate was estimated to be 2.5%.  When these overall return expectations were applied to the Employee Retirement Plan's target allocation, the expected annual rate of return was determined to be 7.00% at December 31, 2014 and 7.50% at December 31, 2013.
Benefit payments, which reflect expected future service (as appropriate), are anticipated to be made as follows:
Year Ending December 31,
2015		$1,616
2016		1,639
2017		1,625
2018		1,616
2019		1,613
2020 to 2024		7,858
BMP and Director Retirement Plan - The Holding Company and Bank maintain the BMP, which exists in order to compensate executive officers for any curtailments in benefits due to statutory limitations on benefit plans.  As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the BMP had investments, held in a rabbi trust, in the Holding Company's common stock of $13,232 and $13,595, respectively.  Benefit accruals under the defined benefit portion of the BMP were suspended on April 1, 2000, when they were suspended under the Employee Retirement Plan.
Effective July 1, 1996, the Company established the Director Retirement Plan to provide benefits to each eligible outside director commencing upon the earlier of termination of Board service or at age 75.  The Director Retirement Plan was frozen on March 31, 2005, and only outside directors serving prior to that date are eligible for benefits.
The combined net periodic cost for the defined benefit portions of the BMP and the Director Retirement Plan included the following components:
	Year Ended December 31,
	2014	2013	2012
Interest cost	$347	$281	$304
Amortization of unrealized loss	98	545	372
Net periodic cost	$445	$826	$676
The combined funded status of the defined benefit portions of the BMP and the Director Retirement Plan was as follows:
		At December 31,
		2014				2013
Accumulated benefit obligation at end of period		$	11,077			$	8,645
Reconciliation of projected benefit obligation:
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of period		$	8,645			$	8,958
Interest cost			347				281
Benefit payments			(181	)			(181	)
Actuarial (gain) loss			2,266				(413	)
Projected benefit obligation at end of period			11,077				8,645
Plan assets at fair value:
Balance at beginning of period			-				-
Contributions			181				181
Benefit payments			(181	)			(181	)
Balance at end of period			-				-
Funded status at the end of the year:		$	(11,077	)		$	(8,645	)
The combined change in accumulated other comprehensive income that resulted from the BMP and Director Retirement Plan is summarized as follows:
	At December 31,
	2014	2013
Balance at beginning of period	($1,081)	($2,039)
Adjustment for change in actuarial calculation	-	-
Amortization of unrealized loss	98	545
Gain (loss) recognized during the year	-2,267	413
Balance at the end of the period	($3,250)	($1,081)
Period end component of accumulated other comprehensive loss (net of tax)	1,782	593
Major assumptions utilized to determine the net periodic cost and benefit obligations for both the BMP and Director Retirement Plan were as follows:
	At or For the Year
	Ended December 31,
	2014	2013	2012
Discount rate used for net periodic cost  – BMP	4.00%	3.09%	3.77%
Discount rate used for net periodic cost – Director Retirement Plan	4.22	3.30	3.84
Discount rate used to determine BMP benefit obligation at period end	3.39	4.00	3.09
Discount rate used to determine Director Retirement Plan benefit obligation at period end	3.49	4.22	3.30
As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Bank used December 31st as its measurement date for both the BMP and Director Retirement Plan.  Both the BMP and Director Retirement Plan are unfunded non-qualified benefit plans that are not anticipated to ever hold assets for investment.  Any contributions made to either the BMP or Director Retirement Plan are expected to be used immediately to pay benefits that accrue.
Actuarial projections performed as of December 31, 2014 assumed the Bank will contribute $604 to the BMP and $188 to the Director Retirement Plan during the year ending December 31, 2015 in order to pay benefits due under the respective plans.  During the year ending December 31, 2015, actuarial losses of $70 related to the BMP and $172 related to the Director Retirement Plan are anticipated to be recognized as a component of net periodic cost.
Combined benefit payments under the BMP and Director Retirement Plan, which reflect expected future service (as appropriate), are anticipated to be made as follows:
Year Ending December 31,
2015		$792
2016		831
2017		819
2018		807
2019		792
2020 to 2024		3,870
There is no defined contribution cost incurred by the Holding Company or the Bank under the Director Retirement Plan.  Defined contribution costs incurred by the Company related to the BMP were $1,789, $2,377 and $1,935 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
Postretirement Benefit Plan - The Bank offers the Postretirement Benefit Plan to its retired employees who provided at least five consecutive years of credited service and were active employees prior to April 1, 1991, as follows:
(1)   Qualified employees who retired prior to April 1, 1991 receive the full medical coverage in effect at the time of retirement until their death at no cost to such retirees;
(2)   Qualified employees retiring on or after April 1, 1991 are eligible for medical benefits. Throughout retirement, the Bank will continue to pay the premiums for the coverage not to exceed the premium amount paid for the first year of retirement coverage. Should the premiums increase, the employee is required to pay the differential to maintain full medical coverage.
Postretirement Benefit Plan benefits are available only to full-time employees who commence or commenced collecting retirement benefits from the Retirement Plan immediately upon termination of service from the Bank. The Bank reserves the right at any time, to the extent permitted by law, to change, terminate or discontinue any of the group benefits, and can exercise the maximum discretion permitted by law in administering, interpreting, modifying or taking any other action with respect to the plan or benefits.
The Postretirement Benefit Plan net periodic cost included the following components:
	Year Ended December 31,
	2014	2013	2012
Service cost	$41	$60	$83
Interest cost	232	227	236
Amortization of unrealized loss	-	48	2
Net periodic cost	$273	$335	$321
Major assumptions utilized to determine the net periodic cost were as follows:
	At or for the Year
	Ended December 31,
	2014	2013	2012
Discount rate used for net periodic cost	4.72%	3.72%	4.28%
Rate of increase in compensation levels used for net periodic cost	3.50	3.50	3.50
Discount rate used to determine benefit obligation at period end	3.80	4.72	3.72
Rate of increase in compensation levels used to determine benefit obligation at period end	3.50	3.50	3.50
Major assumptions utilized to determine the net periodic cost were as follows:
As of December 31, 2014, an escalation in the assumed medical care cost trend rates by 1% in each year would increase the net periodic cost by approximately $4.  A decline in the assumed medical care cost trend rates by 1% in each year would decrease the net periodic cost by approximately $5.
The funded status of the Postretirement Benefit Plan was as follows:
	At December 31,	At December 31,
	2014	2013
Accumulated benefit obligation at end of period	$4,284	$4,998
Reconciliation of projected benefit obligation:
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of period	$4,998	$6,191
Service cost	41	60
Interest cost	232	227
Actuarial gain (loss)	309	(1,352)
Benefit payments	(95)	(128)
Plan amendments	(1,201)	-
Projected benefit obligation at end of period	4,284	4,998
Plan assets at fair value:
Balance at beginning of period	-	-
Contributions	95	128
Benefit payments	(95)	(128)
Balance at end of period	-	-
Funded status:
Deficiency of plan assets over projected benefit obligation	(4,284)	(4,998)
Unrecognized loss from experience different from that assumed	N/A	N/A
Unrecognized net past service liability	N/A	N/A
Accrued expense included in other liabilities	$(4,284)	$(4,998)
The change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) that resulted from the Postretirement Benefit Plan is summarized as follows:
	At December 31,
	2014	2013
Balance at beginning of period	$400	($1,000)
Amortization of unrealized loss	-	48
Gain (loss) recognized during the year	-309	1,352
Plan amendments	1,201	-
Balance at the end of the period	$1,292	$400
Period end component of accumulated other comprehensive loss (net of tax)	-709	-219
As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Bank used December 31st as its measurement date for the Postretirement Benefit Plan.  The assumed medical care cost trend rate used in computing the accumulated Postretirement Benefit Plan obligation was 6.5% in 2015 and was assumed to decrease gradually to 5.0% in 2018 and remain at that level thereafter.  An escalation in the assumed medical care cost trend rates by 1% in each year would increase the accumulated Postretirement Benefit Plan obligation by approximately $153.  A decline in the assumed medical care cost trend rates by 1% in each year would reduce the accumulated Postretirement Benefit Plan obligation by approximately $140.
GAAP provides guidance on both accounting for the effects of the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (the "Act") to employers that sponsor postretirement health care plans which provide prescription drug benefits, and measuring the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation ("APBO") and net periodic postretirement benefit cost, and the effects of the Act on the APBO.  The Company determined that the benefits provided by the Postretirement Benefit Plan are actuarially equivalent to Medicare Part D under the Act.  The effects of an expected subsidy on payments made under the Postretirement Benefit Plan were treated as an actuarial gain for purposes of calculating the APBO as of December 31, 2014 and 2013. The Company remains in the process of claiming this subsidy from the government, and, as a result, the Bank cannot determine the amount of subsidy it will ultimately receive.
The Postretirement Benefit Plan is an unfunded non-qualified benefit plan that is not anticipated to ever hold assets for investment.  Any contributions made to the Postretirement Benefit Plan are expected to be used immediately to pay benefits that accrue.
The Bank expects to contribute $145 to the Postretirement Benefit Plan during the year ending December 31, 2015 in order to pay benefits due under the plan.  During the year ending December 31, 2015, no actuarial gain or losses are anticipated to be recognized as components of net periodic cost.
Benefit payments under the Postretirement Benefit Plan, which reflect expected future service (as appropriate), are expected to be made as follows:
Year Ending December 31,
2015		$145
2016		155
2017		161
2018		168
2019		171
2020 to 2024		893
401(k) Plan - The Bank also maintains the 401(k) Plan, which covers substantially all of its employees.  The Bank made discretionary contributions totaling $701, $679 and $647 to eligible 401(k) Plan participants during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, which were recognized as a component of compensation expense.
The 401(k) Plan owned participant investments in the Holding Company's common stock for the accounts of participants totaling $8,827 and $10,016 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
ESOP - The Holding Company adopted the ESOP in connection with the Bank's June 26, 1996 conversion to stock ownership.  The ESOP borrowed $11,638 from the Holding Company and used the funds to purchase 3,927,825
shares of the Holding Company's common stock.  The loan was originally to be repaid principally from the Bank's discretionary contributions to the ESOP over a period of time not to exceed 10 years from the date of the conversion.  Effective July 1, 2000, the loan agreement was amended to extend the repayment period to thirty years from the date of the conversion, with the right of optional prepayment.  The loan had an outstanding balance of $3,222 and $3,401 at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, and a fixed rate of 8.0%.
Shares purchased with the loan proceeds are held in a suspense account for allocation among participants as the loan is repaid.  Shares released from the ESOP suspense account are allocated among participants on the basis of compensation, as defined in the plan, in the year of allocation.  ESOP distributions vest at a rate of 25% per year of service, beginning after two years, with full vesting after five years or upon attainment of age 65, death, disability, retirement or a "change of control" of the Holding Company as defined in the ESOP.  Common stock allocated to participating employees totaled 78,155 shares during each of the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.  The ESOP benefit expense is recorded based upon the fair value of the award shares, and totaled $1,730, $1,753 and $1,691, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.  Included in ESOP expense were dividends on unallocated common stock that were paid to participants.  These dividends totaled $525, $569 and $613 during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
Stock Option Activity
The Company has made stock option grants to outside Directors and certain officers under the Stock Plans.  All option shares granted have a ten-year life.  The option shares granted to the outside Directors vest over one year, while the option shares granted to officers vest ratably over four years.  The exercise price of each option award was determined based upon the fair market value of the Holding Company's common stock on the respective grant dates.  Compensation expense recorded during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was determined based upon the fair value of the option shares on the respective dates of grant, as determined utilizing a recognized option pricing methodology.
There were no stock options granted during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.  The weighted average fair value per option at the date of grant for stock options granted during the year indicated was estimated as follows:
	Year Ended December 31, 2012
Estimated fair value on date of grant	$4.09
Pricing methodology utilized	Black- Scholes
Expected life (in years)	6.53
Interest rate	1.21%
Volatility	45.17
Dividend yield	4.04
Combined stock option activity related to the Stock Plans was as follows:
	At or for the Year Ended December 31,
	2014	2013	2012
Options outstanding – beginning of period	1,615,771	2,456,137	2,893,760
Options granted	-	-	24,440
Weighted average exercise price of grants	$-	$-	$13.86
Options exercised	16,960	833,334	455,051
Weighted average exercise price of exercised options	$16.45	$13.47	$12.32
Options that expired prior to being exercised	618,895	7,032	7,012
Weighted average exercise price of forfeited options	$19.90	$16.93	$19.90
Options outstanding - end of period(1)	979,916	1,615,771	2,456,137
Weighted average exercise price of outstanding	$14.74	$16.74	$15.63
options - end of period
Remaining options available for grant	925,626	1,043,074	249,230
Vested options at end of period	960,641	1,563,493	2,317,799
Weighted average exercise price of vested	$14.73	$16.80	$15.78
options – end of period
Cash received for option exercise cost	278	11,228	5,608
Income tax benefit recognized	30	531	319
Compensation expense recognized	110	194	309
Remaining unrecognized compensation expense	31	141	335
Weighted average remaining years for which	0.3	1.2	1.8
compensation expense is to be recognized
Intrinsic value of options exercised during the period	$6	$2,569	$871
Intrinsic value of outstanding options at period end	1,690	2,243	722
Intrinsic value of vested options at period end	1,674	2,129	531
(1) At December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, expected forfeitures were immaterial.
The range of exercise prices and weighted-average remaining contractual lives of both outstanding and vested options (by option exercise cost) as of December 31, 2014 were as follows:
		Outstanding Options			Vested Options
Exercise Prices		Amount	Weighted Average Contractual Years Remaining		Amount	Weighted Average Contractual Years Remaining
$8.34		24,582	4.3		24,582	4.3
$12.75		39,589	5.3		39,589	5.3
$13.74		370,062	2.3		370,062	2.3
$13.86		17,108	7.3		17,108	7.3
$15.10		257,579	0.4		257,579	0.4
$15.46		85,183	6.3		65,908	6.3
$16.45		59,360	0.1		59,360	0.1
$16.73		46,453	3.6		46,453	3.6
$18.18		80,000	3.4		80,000	3.4
Total		979,916	2.4		960,641	2.3
Restricted Stock Awards
The Company has made restricted stock award grants to outside Directors and certain officers under the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan.  Awards made to the outside Directors vest over one year, while officer awards vest ratably over four years.  All awards were made at the fair value of the Holding Company's common stock on the award date.  Compensation expense on all restricted stock awards was thus recorded during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 based upon the fair value of the shares on the respective dates of grant.
The following is a summary of activity related to the restricted stock awards granted under the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan:
	At or for the Year Ended December 31,
	2014	2013	2012
Unvested allocated shares – beginning of period	318,314	328,003	324,454
Shares granted	121,333	145,925	141,289
Shares vested	141,361	155,614	135,369
Shares forfeited	8,626	-	2,371
Unvested allocated shares – end of period	289,660	318,314	328,003
Unallocated shares – end of period	-	-	-
Compensation recorded to expense	$1,976	$2,011	$1,842
Income tax benefit recognized	41	104	70
Fair value of shares vested during the period	$2,266	$1,944	$1,834
Weighted average remaining years for which compensation expense is to be recognized	1.2	1.2	1.3
Long Term Cash Incentive Payment Plan – During the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company established  long term incentive award programs to certain officers that will ultimately be settled in cash.  For each award, a threshold (50% of target), target (100% of target) and maximum (150% of target) payment opportunity is eligible to be earned over a three-year performance period based on the Company's relative performance on certain measurement goals.  Both the measurement goals and the peer group utilized to determine the Company's relative performance are established at the onset of the measurement period and cannot be altered subsequently.
At December 31, 2014, a liability totaling $1,596 was recorded for expected future payments under the long-term cash incentive payment plan. This liability reflects the expectation of the most likely payment outcome determined for each individual incentive award (based upon both period-to-date actual and estimated future results for each award period).  During the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, total expense recognized related to long-term cash incentive payment plan awards were $467, $639 and $717, respectively.

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	16.   COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	Mortgage Loan Commitments and Lines of Credit - At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Bank had outstanding commitments to make real estate loans that were accepted by the borrower aggregating approximately $122,092 and $83,831, respectively.  At both December 31, 2014 and 2013, the great majority of these commitments were to originate adjustable-rate real estate loans.  Substantially all of the Bank's commitments expire within three months of their acceptance by the prospective borrower.  The primary concentrations of credit risk associated with these commitments were geographical (as the majority of committed loans were collateralized by properties located in the New York City metropolitan area) and the proportion of the commitments comprised of multifamily residential and commercial real estate loans.
	Unused lines of credit available on one- to four-family residential, multifamily residential and commercial real estate loans totaled $37,616 at December 31, 2014 and $40,924 at December 31, 2013.
	At December 31, 2014, the Bank had an available line of credit with the FHLBNY equal to its excess borrowing capacity.  At December 31, 2014, this amount approximated $395,000.
	Lease Commitments - At December 31, 2014, aggregate minimum annual rental commitments on operating leases were as follows:
	Lease Year Ending December 31,	Amount
	2015	$3,092
	2016	3,155
	2017	3,206
	2018	3,097
	2019	3,094
	Thereafter	15,069
	Total	$30,713
	Rental expense for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 totaled $3,388, $3,477, and $3,028, respectively.
	Litigation - The Company is subject to certain pending and threatened legal actions which arise out of the normal course of business.  Litigation is inherently unpredictable, particularly in proceedings where claimants seek substantial or indeterminate damages, or which are in their early stages.  The Company cannot predict with certainty the actual loss or range of loss related to such legal proceedings, the manner in which they will be resolved, the timing of final resolution or the ultimate settlement.  Consequently, the Company cannot estimate losses or ranges of losses related to such legal matters, even in instances where it is reasonably possible that a loss will be incurred.  In the opinion of management, after consultation with counsel, the resolution of all ongoing legal proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of the Company.  The Company accounts for potential losses related to litigation in accordance with GAAP.

FAIR_VALUE_OF_FINANCIAL_INSTRU

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS [Abstract]
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS	17.   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 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 December 31, 2014
					Fair Value Measurements Using
	Description		Total		Level 1 Inputs		Level 2		Level 3 Inputs		Gains (Losses) for the Year Ended
							Inputs				31-Dec-14
	Trading securities (Registered Mutual Funds):
	Domestic Equity Mutual Funds		$1,399		$1,399		$-		$-		$1
	International Equity Mutual Funds		159		159		-		-		-7
	Fixed Income Mutual Funds		7,001		7,001		-		-		19
	Investment securities available-for-sale:
	Agency notes		70		-		70		-		-
	Registered Mutual Funds:
	Domestic Equity Mutual Funds		2,160		2,160		-		-		918
	International Equity Mutual Funds		415		415		-		-		56
	Fixed Income Mutual Funds		1,161		1,161		-		-		23
	Pass-through MBS issued by GSEs		25,607		-		25,607		-		-
	CMOs  issued by GSEs		-		-		-		-		-
	Private issuer pass through MBS		455		-		455		-		-
	Private issuer CMOs		347		-		347		-		-
	Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis at December 31, 2013
					Fair Value Measurements Using
	Description		Total		Level 1 Inputs		Level 2 Inputs	Level 3 Inputs		Gains (Losses) for
										the Year Ended
										31-Dec-13
	Trading Securities (Registered Mutual Funds)
	Domestic Equity Mutual Funds		$1,311		$1,311		$-	$-		$290
	International Equity Mutual Funds		164		164		-	-		23
	Fixed Income Mutual Funds		5,347		5,347		-	-		-48
	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.
	With one immaterial exception, the agency notes and MBS owned by the Company possessed the highest possible credit rating published by at least one established credit rating agency as of both December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.  Obtaining market values as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 for these securities utilizing significant observable inputs was not difficult due to their continued marketplace demand.
	Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis at December 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
	Multifamily Residential and Residential		-		-		-	-
	Mixed Use Real Estate
	Commercial Mixed Use Real Estate		4,400		-		-	4,400
	Commercial Real Estate		-		-		-	-
	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		$477		-		-	$477
	Condominium and Cooperative Apartment
	Multifamily Residential and Residential		325		-		-	325
	Mixed Use Real Estate
	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 December 31, 2014 and 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 2 input), or, more commonly, a recent real
estate appraisal (Level 3 input).  These 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 or 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 December 31, 2014, impaired loans measured for impairment using the estimated fair value of the collateral had an aggregate principal balance of $4,400, and no valuation allowance 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 valuation allowance of $1,320 within the allowance for loan losses. The removal of the $1,320 valuation allowance impacted the provision for loan losses during the year ended December 31, 2014.  The recognition of the $1,320 valuation allowance similarly impacted the provision for loan losses during the year ended December 31, 2013.  Otherwise, these loans had no impact on the provision for loan losses.
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, 2014:
Fair Value Derived	Valuation Technique Utilized	Significant Unobservable Input(s)	Minimum Value	Maximum Value	Weighted Average Value
$4,400	Income approach only	Capitalization rate	N/A(1)	N/A(1)	7.50%
(1)  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)	Minimum Value	Maximum Value	Weighted Average Value
$4,607	Income approach only	Capitalization rate	N/A(1)	N/A(1)	7.50%
		Reduction for planned expedited disposal	N/A(1)	N/A(1)	0.40%
802	Blended income and sales comparison approaches	Reduction to the sales comparison value to reconcile differences between comparable sales	0.00%	15.00%	5.00%
		Capitalization rate (income approach component)	7.80%	8.50%	8.30%
		Reduction for planned expedited disposal	20.00%	30.00%	26.00%
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(1)	N/A(1)	17.00%
-1	Only one loan in population.
The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows:
			Fair Value at December 31, 2014 Using
At December 31, 2014	Carrying		Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Total
	Amount		Inputs	Inputs	Inputs
Assets:
Cash and due from banks	$78,187		$78,187	$-	$-	$78,187
Investment securities held to maturity (TRUPS)	5,367		-	-	6,315	6,315
Loans, net (excluding impaired loans carried at fair value)	4,096,347		-	-	4,188,137	4,188,137
Accrued interest receivable	12,664		-	104	12,558	12,664
MSR	351		-	351	-	351
FHLBNY capital stock	58,407		N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Liabilities:
Savings, money market and checking accounts	1,733,474		1,733,474	-	-	1,733,474
CDs	926,318		-	934,324	-	934,324
Escrow and other deposits	91,921		91,921	-	-	91,921
FHLBNY Advances	1,173,725		-	1,186,069	-	1,186,069
Trust Preferred securities payable	70,680		-	70,680	-	70,680
Accrued interest payable	2,729		-	2,729	-	2,729
			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 (excluding impaired loans carried at fair value)	3,668,457		-	-	3,707,695	3,707,695
Loans 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
Methods and assumptions used to estimate fair values for financial assets and liabilities other than those previously discussed are summarized as follows:
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).
Federal Funds Sold and Other Short Term Investments – As a result of their short duration to maturity, the fair value of these assets, principally overnight deposits, is assumed to be equal to their carrying value due (deemed a Level 1 valuation).
TRUPS Held to Maturity – At both December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company owned seven TRUPS classified as held-to-maturity.  Late in 2008, the market for these securities became illiquid, and continued to be deemed illiquid as of December 31, 2014.  As a result, at both December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, 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)    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 existing discount rates utilized to compute fair value as of December 31, 2014 ranged from 4.0% to 10.0%, with a weighted average value of 5.8%.
(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 December 31, 2014 ranged from 0% to 7.8% of the performing security pool balance, with a weighted average rate of 0.8%.  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 December 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 (Excluding Impaired Loans Carried at Fair Value) – 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.
Premises Held For Sale – The fair value of premises held for sale is determined utilizing an executed sales price (pending closing) or an independent property appraisal utilizing comparable sales data (either deemed a Level 2 valuation).
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 a valuation model that calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing income.  The valuation model utilizes 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.
REPOS and FHLBNY Advances – REPOS are accounted for as financing transactions.  Their fair value is measured by the discounted anticipated cash flows through contractual maturity or next interest repricing date, or an earlier call date if, as of the valuation date, the borrowing is expected to be called (deemed a Level 2 valuation).  The carrying amount of accrued interest payable on REPOS and 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.

TREASURY_STOCK

TREASURY STOCK	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
TREASURY STOCK [Abstract]
TREASURY STOCK	18.   TREASURY STOCK
	The Holding Company did not purchase any shares of its common stock into treasury during the years ended December 31, 2014 or 2013.

REGULATORY_MATTERS

REGULATORY MATTERS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
REGULATORY MATTERS [Abstract]
REGULATORY MATTERS	19.   REGULATORY MATTERS
	The Bank is subject to regulation, examination, and supervision by the New York State Department of Financial Services and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"). The Bank is also governed by numerous federal and state laws and regulations, including the FDIC Improvement Act of 1991, which established five categories of capital adequacy ranging from well capitalized to critically undercapitalized.  The FDIC utilizes these categories of capital adequacy to determine various matters, including, but not limited to, prompt corrective action and deposit insurance premium assessment levels.  Capital levels and adequacy classifications may also be subject to qualitative judgments by the Bank's regulators regarding, among other factors, the components of capital and risk weighting.
	Quantitative measures established to ensure capital adequacy require that banks maintain minimum amounts and ratios of leverage capital to average assets, and of Tier 1 and total risk-based capital to risk-weighted assets (as such measures are defined in the regulations). At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Bank exceeded all minimum capital adequacy requirements to which it was subject.
	As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Bank satisfied all criteria necessary to be categorized as "well capitalized" under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action.  To be categorized as "well capitalized," the Bank was required to maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier I risk-based, and Tier I leverage ratios as set forth in the following tables:
					For Capital			To Be Categorized as "Well Capitalized"
		Actual			Adequacy Purposes
	As of December 31, 2014	Amount	Ratio		Amount	Ratio		Amount	Ratio
	Tangible capital	$406,910	9.20%		$176,998	4.00%		$221,247	5.00%
	Leverage capital	406,910	9.20		176,998	4.0		221,247	5.00
	Tier I risk-based capital (to risk weighted assets)	406,910	12.33		131,994	4.0		197,991	6.00
	Total risk-based capital (to risk weighted assets)	425,428	12.89		263,988	8.0		329,985	10.00
					For Capital			To Be Categorized as "Well Capitalized"
		Actual			Adequacy Purposes
	As of December 31, 2013	Amount	Ratio		Amount	Ratio		Amount	Ratio
	Tangible capital	$376,717	9.52%		$158,298	4.0%		$197,872	5.00%
	Leverage capital	376,717	9.52		158,298	4.0		197,872	5.00
	Tier I risk-based capital (to risk weighted assets)	376,717	12.64		119,169	4.0		178,753	6.00
	Total risk-based capital (to risk weighted assets)	397,935	13.36		238,338	8.0		297,922	10.00
	The following is a reconciliation of stockholders' equity to regulatory capital for the Bank:
		At December 31, 2014				At December 31, 2013
				Total Risk-Based Capital				Total
								Risk-Based Capital
		Tangible Capital	Leverage Capital			Tangible Capital	Leverage Capital
	Stockholders' equity	$454,095	$454,095	$454,095		$427,209	$427,209	$427,209
	Non-allowable assets:
	MSR	-35	-35	-35		-63	-63	-63
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss	8,488	8,488	8,488		5,209	5,209	5,209
	Goodwill	-55,638	-55,638	-55,638		-55,638	-55,638	-55,638
	Tier 1 risk-based capital	406,910	406,910	406,910		376,717	376,717	376,717
	General regulatory valuation allowance	-	-	18,518		-	-	21,218
	Total (Tier 2) risk based capital	406,910	406,910	425,428		376,717	376,717	397,935
	Minimum capital requirement	176,998	176,998	263,988		158,298	158,298	238,338
	Regulatory capital excess	$229,912	$229,912	$161,440		$218,419	$218,419	$159,597

UNAUDITED_QUARTERLY_FINANCIAL_

UNAUDITED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
UNAUDITED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION [Abstract]
UNAUDITED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION	20.   UNAUDITED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
	The following represents the unaudited condensed consolidated results of operations for each of the quarters during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013:
		For the three months ended
		March 31,	June 30,	30-Sep-14	31-Dec-14
		2014	2014
	Net interest income	$30,255	$30,594	$31,959	$31,728
	Provision (credit) for loan losses	281	-1,130	-501	-522
	Net interest income after provision for loan losses	29,974	31,724	32,460	32,250
	Non-interest income	3,060	1,565	1,817	2,596
	Non-interest expense	15,823	15,298	14,724	15,231
	Income before income taxes	17,211	17,991	19,553	19,615
	Income tax expense	7,177	7,531	7,788	7,628
	Net income	$10,034	$10,460	$11,765	$11,987
	EPS (1):
	Basic	$0.28	$0.29	$0.33	$0.33
	Diluted	$0.28	$0.29	$0.33	$0.33
	(1) The quarterly EPS amounts, when added, may not coincide with the full fiscal year EPS reported on the Consolidated Statements of Operations due to differences in the computed weighted average shares outstanding as well as rounding differences.
		For the three months ended
		March 31,	June 30,	30-Sep-13	31-Dec-13
		2013	2013
	Net interest income	$32,314	$33,752	$31,653	$30,767
	Provision (credit) for loan losses	157	28	240	-56
	Net interest income after provision for loan losses	32,157	33,724	31,413	30,823
	Non-interest income	1,898	1,721	2,008	1,837
	Non-interest expense	16,309	15,347	15,575	15,461
	Income before income taxes	17,746	20,098	17,846	17,199
	Income tax expense	7,176	8,059	7,215	6,891
	Net income	$10,570	$12,039	$10,631	$10,308
	EPS (1):
	Basic	$0.30	$0.34	$0.30	$0.29
	Diluted	$0.30	$0.34	$0.30	$0.29
	(1) The quarterly EPS amounts, when added, may not coincide with the full fiscal year EPS reported on the Consolidated Statements of Operations due to differences in the computed weighted average shares outstanding as well as rounding differences.

CONDENSED_HOLDING_COMPANY_ONLY

CONDENSED HOLDING COMPANY ONLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
CONDENSED HOLDING COMPANY ONLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS [Abstract]
CONDENSED HOLDING COMPANY ONLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS	21.   CONDENSED HOLDING COMPANY ONLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
	The following statements of condition as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the related statements of operations and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, reflect the Holding Company's investment in its wholly-owned subsidiaries, the Bank and 842 Manhattan Avenue Corp., and its unconsolidated subsidiary, Dime Community Capital Trust I, using, as deemed appropriate, the equity method of accounting:
	DIME COMMUNITY BANCSHARES, INC.
	CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
		At December 31,	At December 31,
		2014	2013
	ASSETS:
	Cash and due from banks	$58,112	$61,665
	Investment securities available-for-sale	3,736	3,558
	Trading securities	8,559	6,822
	MBS available-for-sale	496	573
	ESOP loan to subsidiary	3,222	3,401
	Investment in subsidiaries	454,095	427,083
	Other assets	3,798	3,435
	Total assets	$532,018	$506,537
	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
	Trust Preferred securities payable	$70,680	$70,680
	Other liabilities	1,613	351
	Stockholders' equity	459,725	435,506
	Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$532,018	$506,537
	DIME COMMUNITY BANCSHARES, INC.
	CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(1)
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014	2013	2012
	Net interest loss	($4,748)	($4,851)	($4,830)
	Dividends received from Bank	18,050	54,500	20,000
	Non-interest income	1,376	812	1,493
	Non-interest expense	-643	-636	-635
	Income before income taxes and equity in	14,035	49,825	16,028
	undistributed earnings of direct subsidiaries
	Income tax credit	1,803	2,183	1,823
	Income before equity in undistributed earnings	15,838	52,008	17,851
	of direct subsidiaries
	Equity in (over-distributed) undistributed earnings of subsidiaries	28,408	-8,460	22,457
	Net income	$44,246	$43,548	$40,308
	(1) Other comprehensive income for the Holding Company approximated other comprehensive income for the consolidated Company during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
	DIME COMMUNITY BANCSHARES, INC.
	CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014	2013	2012
	Cash flows from Operating Activities:
	Net income	$44,246	$43,548	$40,308
	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
	Equity in over-distributed (undistributed) earnings of direct subsidiaries	-28,408	8,460	-22,457
	Net gain on the sale of investment securities available for sale	-997	-110	-941
	Net (gain) loss on trading securities	45	-265	(103)
	Decrease (Increase) in other assets	-489	355	1,866
	(Decrease) Increase in other liabilities	1,680	-595	-149
	Net cash provided by operating activities	16,077	51,393	18,524
	Cash flows from Investing Activities:
	Proceeds from sale of investment securities available-for-sale	3,780	366	2,418
	Proceeds from the sale of trading securities	7,056	131	-
	Purchases of investment securities available-for-sale	-3,884	-458	-403
	Reimbursement from subsidiary for purchases of investment securities available-for-sale	1,620	642	2,917
	Net purchases of trading securities	-8,839	-202	-2,997
	Principal collected on MBS available-for-sale	72	138	72
	Principal repayments on ESOP loan	179	166	154
	Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	-16	783	2,161
	Cash flows from Financing Activities:
	Common stock issued for exercise of stock options	278	11,228	5,608
	Equity award distribution	202	293	145
	Cash dividends paid to stockholders	-20,094	-19,716	-19,208
	Net cash used in financing activities	-19,614	-8,195	-13,455
	Net increase (decrease) in cash and due from banks	-3,553	43,981	7,230
Cash and due from banks, beginning of period	61,665	17,684	10,454
Cash and due from banks, end of period	$58,112	$61,665	$17,684

SUBSEQUENT_EVENT

SUBSEQUENT EVENT	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
SUBSEQUENT EVENT [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	22.  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (UNAUDITED)
	In February 2015, the Company significantly curtailed future eligibility to participate in the Postretirement Benefit Plan.  Under the revised plan document, only persons having retired on or before April 1, 2015 will be eligible to receive benefits under the Postretirement Benefit Plan. In order to maintain eligibility to participate in the Postretirement Benefit Plan, active employees wishing to retire on or before April 1, 2015 were required to notify the Company in writing of such intent to retire prior to March 15, 2015.
	While the ultimate impact of this amendment to the Postretirement Benefit Plan cannot be measured until after the date of this filing, the amendment is actuarially projected to reduce the plan's funded projected benefit obligation by approximately $2,300, based upon the valuation assumptions utilized as of December 31, 2014.  Both an adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive income and a curtailment gain are likely to be recognized to effect the reduction in the funded projected benefit obligation.

NATURE_OF_OPERATIONS_AND_SUMMA1

NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Principles of Consolidation - The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Holding Company and its subsidiaries (with the exception of its special purpose entity, Dime Community Capital Trust I), and the Bank and its subsidiaries.  All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Use of Estimates - To prepare consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP, management makes judgments, estimates and assumptions based on available information.  These estimates and assumptions affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and the disclosures provided, and actual results could differ.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Cash and Cash Equivalents: Cash and cash equivalents include cash, deposits with other financial institutions with maturities fewer than 90 days, and federal funds sold.  Net cash flows are reported for customer loan and deposit transactions, interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions, and repurchase agreements.
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Investment Securities and MBS - Debt securities that have readily determinable fair values are carried at fair value unless they are held-to-maturity. Debt securities are classified as held-to-maturity and carried at amortized cost only if the Company has a positive intent and ability to hold them to maturity.  If not classified as held-to-maturity, such securities are classified as securities available-for-sale or trading. Equity securities and mutual fund investments (fixed income or equity in nature) are classified as either available-for-sale or trading securities and carried at fair value.  Unrealized holding gains or losses on securities available-for-sale that are deemed temporary are excluded from net income and reported net of income taxes as other comprehensive income or loss.  While the Holding Company had a small portfolio of mutual fund investments designated as trading at both December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, neither the Holding Company nor the Bank actively acquires securities for the purpose of engaging in trading activities.
	Interest income includes amortization of purchase premium or discount.  Premiums and discounts on securities are amortized on the level-yield method without anticipating prepayments, except for MBS where prepayments are anticipated.  Gains and losses on sales are recorded on the trade date and determined using the specific identification method.
	The Company evaluates securities for OTTI at least quarterly, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such an evaluation.  In making its evaluation of OTTI for debt securities, the Company initially considers whether: (1) it intends to sell the security, or (2) it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security prior to recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of these criteria is satisfied, an OTTI charge is
	recognized in the statement of income equal to the full amount of the decline in fair value below amortized cost.  For debt securities, if neither of these criteria are satisfied, however, the Company does not expect to recover the entire amortized cost basis, an OTTI loss has occurred that must be separated into two categories: (a) the amount related to credit loss, and (b) the amount related to other factors. In assessing the level of OTTI attributable to credit loss, the Company compares the present value of expected cash flows to the amortized cost basis of the security. The portion of OTTI determined to result from credit-related factors is recognized through earnings, while the portion of the OTTI related to other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income.  When OTTI is recognized on a debt security, its amortized cost basis is reduced to reflect the credit-related component.
	In determining whether OTTI exists on an equity security, the Company considers the following:  1) the duration and severity of the impairment; 2) the Company's ability and intent to hold the security until it recovers in value (as well as the likelihood of such a recovery in the near term); and 3) whether it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell such security before recovery of its individual amortized cost basis less any unrecognized loss.  Should OTTI be determined to have occurred based upon this analysis, it is fully recognized through earnings.
Finance, Loans and Leases Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Loans - Loans that the Bank has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff are reported at the principal amount outstanding, net of unearned fees or costs, unamortized premiums and the allowance for loan losses.  Interest income on loans is recorded using the level yield method.  Loan origination fees and certain direct loan origination costs are deferred and amortized as yield adjustments over the contractual loan terms.  Past due status is based upon the contractual terms of the loan.
	Accrual of interest is generally discontinued on a loan that meets any of the following three criteria:  (i) full payment of principal or interest is not expected; (ii) principal or interest has been in default for a period of 90 days or more and the loan is not both deemed to be well secured and in the process of collection; or (iii) an election has otherwise been made to maintain the loan on a cash basis due to deterioration in the financial condition of the borrower.  Such non-accrual determination practices are applied consistently to all loans regardless of their internal classification or designation.  Upon entering non-accrual status, the Bank reverses all outstanding accrued interest receivable.
	Management may elect to continue the accrual of interest when a loan that otherwise meets the criteria for non-accrual status is in the process of collection and the estimated fair value and cash flows of the underlying collateral property are sufficient to satisfy the outstanding principal balance (including any outstanding advances related to the loan) and accrued interest.  Management may also elect to continue the accrual of interest on a loan that would otherwise meet the criteria for non-accrual status when its delinquency relates solely to principal amounts due, it is well secured and refinancing activities have commenced on the loan.  Such elections have not been commonplace.
	The Bank generally initiates foreclosure proceedings when a delinquent loan enters non-accrual status, and typically does not accept partial payments once foreclosure proceedings have commenced.  At some point during foreclosure proceedings, the Bank procures current appraisal information in order to prepare an estimate of the fair value of the underlying collateral.  If a foreclosure action is instituted and the loan is not brought current, paid in full, or refinanced before the foreclosure action is completed, the property securing the loan is transferred to OREO status.  The Bank generally utilizes all available remedies, such as note sales in lieu of foreclosure, in an effort to resolve non-accrual loans as quickly and prudently as possible in consideration of market conditions, the physical condition of the property and any other mitigating circumstances.  In the event that a non-accrual loan is subsequently brought current, it is returned to accrual status once the doubt concerning collectability has been removed and the borrower has demonstrated performance in accordance with the loan terms and conditions for a period of at least six months.
	A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.
	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.  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 troubled debt restructurings ("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 property 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.
Finance, Loan and Lease Receivables, Held-for-investment, Allowance and Nonperforming Loans, Allowance Policy [Policy Text Block]	Allowance for Loan Losses and Reserve for Loan Commitments - The allowance for loan losses is a valuation allowance for probable incurred credit losses.  Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectibility of a loan balance is confirmed.  Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. Management estimates the allowance balance required using past loan loss experience, the nature and volume of the portfolio, information about specific borrower situations and estimated collateral values, economic conditions, and other factors.  Allocations of the allowance may be made for specific loans, but the entire allowance is available for any loan that, in management's judgment, should be charged off.
	Measured impairment is either charged off immediately or, in limited instances, recognized as an allocated reserve within the allowance for loan losses.  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 loans with balances greater than 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 are individually evaluated for impairment.   Loans for which the terms have been modified in a manner that meets the criteria of a TDR are deemed to be impaired and individually evaluated for impairment.  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 property 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 defaulted, the likely realizable net proceeds from either a note sale or the liquidation of collateral is generally considered when measuring impairment.
	Smaller balance homogeneous loans, such as condominium or cooperative apartment and one-to four-family residential real estate loans with balances less than or equal to the FNMA Limits and consumer loans, are collectively evaluated for impairment, and accordingly, not separately identified for impairment disclosures.
	In determining both the specific and the general components of the allowance for loan losses, the Company has identified the following portfolio segments: 1) real estate loans; and 2) consumer loans.  Consumer loans represent a nominal portion of the Company's loan portfolio.  Within these segments, the Bank analyzes the allowance based upon the underlying collateral type.
	The underlying methodology utilized to assess the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is summarized in Note 6.
	The Bank maintains a separate reserve within other liabilities associated with commitments to fund future loans that have been accepted by the borrower.  This reserve is determined based upon the historical loss experience of similar loans owned by the Bank at each period end.  Any changes in this reserve amount are recognized through earnings as a component of non-interest expense.
Finance, Loan and Lease Receivables, Held-for-investment, Allowance and Nonperforming Loans, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Reserve Liability For the First Loss Position on Multifamily Loans Sold to FNMA.  As of December 31, 2013, the Bank serviced a pool of multifamily loans sold to FNMA.  Pursuant to the sale agreement with FNMA, the Bank retained an obligation (off-balance sheet contingent liability) to absorb a portion of any losses (as defined in the agreement) incurred by FNMA in connection with the loans sold (the "First Loss Position").  A reserve liability was recorded in other liabilities related to the First Loss Position.  The off balance sheet contingent liability and reserve liability were both extinguished during the year ended December 31, 2014.  Please refer to Note 6 for further discussion of this reserve liability.
Finance, Loan and Lease Receivables, Held-for-sale, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Loans Held for Sale - Mortgage loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of aggregate cost or net realizable proceeds.  Multifamily residential and mixed-use loans sold are generally sold with servicing rights retained.  During the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Bank re-classified certain problematic loans for which it had an executed pending note sale agreement as held for sale.  Such loans are carried at their expected net realizable proceeds.
Finance, Loan and Lease Receivables, Held for Investments, Foreclosed Assets Policy [Policy Text Block]	OREO - Properties acquired as a result of foreclosure on a mortgage loan or a deed in lieu of foreclosure are initially recorded at fair value less costs to sell when acquired, establishing a new cost basis.  These assets are subsequently accounted for at the lower of cost or fair value less estimated costs to sell.  Declines in the recorded balance subsequent to acquisition by the Company are recorded through expense.  Operating costs after acquisition are expensed.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Premises and Fixed Assets, Net - Land is stated at original cost. Buildings and furniture, fixtures and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed by the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the properties as follows:
	Buildings	2.22% to 2.50% per year
	Leasehold improvements	Lesser of the useful life of the asset or the remaining non-cancelable terms of the related leases
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment	10% per year
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Accounting for Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets – An impairment test is required to be performed at least annually for goodwill acquired in a business combination. The Company performs impairment tests of goodwill as of December 31st of each year.  As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company concluded that no impairment of goodwill existed.  As of both December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company had goodwill totaling $55,638.
Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets, Transfers of Financial Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Mortgage Servicing Rights ("MSR") - Servicing assets are carried at the lower of cost or fair value and are amortized in proportion to, and over the period of, anticipated net servicing income.  All separately recognized MSR are required to be initially measured at fair value, if practicable.  The estimated fair value of loan servicing assets is determined by calculating the present value of estimated future net servicing cash flows, using assumptions of prepayments, defaults, servicing costs and discount rates derived based upon actual historical results for the Bank, or, in the absence of such data, from historical results for the Bank's peers. Capitalized loan servicing assets are stratified based on predominant risk characteristics of the underlying loans (i.e., collateral, interest rate, servicing spread and maturity) for the purpose of evaluating impairment. A valuation allowance is then established in the event the recorded value of an individual stratum exceeds its fair value.
Life Settlement Contracts, Policy [Policy Text Block]	BOLI – BOLI is carried at the amount that can be realized under the insurance contract at the balance sheet date, which is the cash surrender value adjusted for other charges or amounts due that are probable at settlement.  Increases in the contract value are recorded as non-interest income in the consolidated statements of operations and insurance proceeds received are recorded as a reduction of the contract value.
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Income Taxes – Income tax expense is the total of the current year income tax due or refundable and the change in deferred tax assets and liabilities.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are the expected future tax amounts for the temporary differences between carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities, computed using enacted tax rates.  A valuation allowance, if needed, reduces deferred tax assets to the amount deemed more likely than not to be realized.
	A tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is "more likely than not" that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur.  The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination.  For tax positions not satisfying the "more likely than not" test, no tax benefit is recorded.  The Company recognizes interest and/or penalties related to tax matters in income tax expense.  The Company had no uncertain tax positions at December 31, 2014 or 2013.
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Employee Benefits – The Bank maintains The Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh 401(k) Plan [the "401(k) Plan"] for substantially all of its employees, and the Retirement Plan of The Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh (the "Employee Retirement Plan"), both of which are tax qualified under the Internal Revenue Code.
	The Bank also maintains the Postretirement Welfare Plan of The Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh (the "Postretirement Benefit Plan"), providing additional postretirement benefits to certain retirees, which requires accrual of postretirement benefits (such as health care benefits) during the years an employee provides services, a Retirement Plan for its outside Directors, (the "Director Retirement Plan"), and the BMP that provides additional benefits to certain of its officers.
	As the sponsor of a single employer defined benefit plan, the Company must do the following for the Employee Retirement Plan, a portion of the BMP, the Director Retirement Plan and the Postretirement Benefit Plan: (1) recognize the funded status of the benefit plans in its statements of financial condition, measured as the difference between plan assets at fair value (with limited exceptions) and the benefit obligation. For a pension plan, the benefit obligation is the projected benefit obligation; for any other postretirement benefit plan, such as a retiree health care plan, the benefit obligation is the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation; (2) recognize as a component of other comprehensive income, net of tax, the gains or losses and prior service costs or credits that arise during the period but are not recognized as components of net periodic benefit or cost.  Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, including the gains or losses, prior service costs or credits, and the transition asset or obligation are adjusted as they are subsequently recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost; (3) measure defined benefit plan assets and obligations as of the date of the employer's fiscal year-end statements of financial condition (with limited exceptions); and (4) disclose in the notes to financial statements additional information about certain effects on net periodic benefit cost for the next fiscal year that arise from delayed recognition of the gains or losses, prior service costs or credits, and transition asset or obligation.
	The Holding Company and Bank maintain the ESOP.  Compensation expense related to the ESOP is recorded during the period in which the shares become committed to be released to participants.  The compensation expense is measured based upon the average fair market value of the stock during the period, and, to the extent that the fair value of the shares committed to be released differs from the original cost of such shares, the difference is recorded as an adjustment to additional paid-in capital.  Cash dividends are paid on all ESOP shares, and reduce retained earnings accordingly.
	The Holding Company and Bank maintain the Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. 2001 Stock Option Plan for Outside Directors, Officers and Employees and the Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. 2004 Stock Incentive Plan for Outside Directors, Officers and Employees (the "2004 Stock Incentive Plan," and collectively the "Stock Plans"); which are discussed more fully in Note 15.  Under the Stock Plans, compensation cost is recognized for stock options and restricted stock awards issued to employees based on the fair value of the awards at the date of grant.  A Black-Scholes model is utilized to estimate the fair value of stock options, while the market price of the Holding Company's common stock at the date of grant is used for restricted stock awards. Compensation cost is recognized over the required service period, generally defined as the vesting period. For awards with graded vesting, compensation cost is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire award.
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Earnings Per Share ("EPS") - Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income 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 numerator and denominator of basic EPS and diluted EPS for the periods indicated:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Numerator:
	Net Income per the Consolidated Statements of Operations	$	44,246		$	43,548		$	40,308
	Less: Dividends paid on earnings allocated to participating securities		(168	)		(180	)		(184	)
	Income attributable to common stock	$	44,078		$	43,368		$	40,124
	Weighted average common shares outstanding, including participating securities		36,174,962			35,507,765			34,623,287
	Less: weighted average participating securities		(301,785	)		(320,566	)		(327,326	)
	Weighted average common shares outstanding		35,873,177			35,187,199			34,295,961
	Basic EPS	$	1.23		$	1.24		$	1.18
	Income attributable to common stock	$	44,078		$	43,368		$	40,124
	Weighted average common shares outstanding		35,873,177			35,187,199			34,295,961
	Weighted average common equivalent shares outstanding		75,339			119,073			68,492
	Weighted average common and equivalent shares outstanding		35,948,516			35,306,272			34,364,453
	Diluted EPS	$	1.23		$	1.23		$	1.17
	Common stock equivalents resulting from the dilutive effect of "in-the-money" 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 options.
	There were approximately 293,272, 901,037 and 1,279,708 weighted average options for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively, that were not considered in the calculation of diluted EPS since the sum of their exercise price and unrecognized compensation cost exceeded the average market value during the relevant period.
Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Comprehensive Income - Comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 included changes in the unrealized gain or loss on available-for-sale securities, changes in the unfunded status of defined benefit plans, the non-credit component of OTTI, and a transfer loss related to securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity.  Under GAAP, all of these items bypass net income and are typically reported as components of stockholders' equity.  All comprehensive income adjustment items are presented net of applicable tax effect.
	Comprehensive and accumulated comprehensive income are summarized in Note 3.
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Disclosures About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information - The Company has one reportable segment, "Community Banking."  All of the Company's activities are interrelated, and each activity is dependent and assessed based on the manner in which it supports the other activities of the Company.  For example, lending is dependent upon the ability of the Bank to fund itself with retail deposits and other borrowings and to manage interest rate and credit risk.  Accordingly, all significant operating decisions are based upon analysis of the Company as one operating segment or unit.
	For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, there was no customer that accounted for more than 10% of the Company's consolidated revenue.
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Reclassification – There have been no significant reclassifications to prior year amounts to conform to their current presentation.

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NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]
Premises and Fixed Assets, Net	Buildings	2.22% to 2.50% per year
	Leasehold improvements	Lesser of the useful life of the asset or the remaining non-cancelable terms of the related leases
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment	10% per year
Reconciliation of the Numerator and Denominator of Basic EPS and Diluted EPS for the Periods	The following is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of basic EPS and diluted EPS for the periods indicated:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Numerator:
	Net Income per the Consolidated Statements of Operations	$	44,246		$	43,548		$	40,308
	Less: Dividends paid on earnings allocated to participating securities		(168	)		(180	)		(184	)
	Income attributable to common stock	$	44,078		$	43,368		$	40,124
	Weighted average common shares outstanding, including participating securities		36,174,962			35,507,765			34,623,287
	Less: weighted average participating securities		(301,785	)		(320,566	)		(327,326	)
	Weighted average common shares outstanding		35,873,177			35,187,199			34,295,961
	Basic EPS	$	1.23		$	1.24		$	1.18
	Income attributable to common stock	$	44,078		$	43,368		$	40,124
	Weighted average common shares outstanding		35,873,177			35,187,199			34,295,961
	Weighted average common equivalent shares outstanding		75,339			119,073			68,492
	Weighted average common and equivalent shares outstanding		35,948,516			35,306,272			34,364,453
	Diluted EPS	$	1.23		$	1.23		$	1.17

OTHER_COMPREHENSIVE_INCOME_LOS1

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 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 operations.
		Pre-tax		Tax Expense (Benefit)		After tax
		Amount				Amount
	Year Ended December 31, 2014
	Securities held-to-maturity and transferred securities
	Change in non-credit component of OTTI	$32		$16		$16
	Change in unrealized loss on securities transferred to held to maturity	65		29		36
	Total securities held-to-maturity and transferred securities	97		45		52
	Securities available-for-sale
	Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net gain on securities	-997		-450		-547
	Change in net unrealized gain during the period	-65		-29		-36
	Total securities available-for-sale	-1,062		-479		-583
	Defined benefit plans:
	Reclassification adjustment for expense included in salaries and employee benefits expense	1,044		468		576
	Change in the net actuarial gain or loss	-6,986		-3,153		-3,833
	Total defined benefit plans	-5,942		-2,685		-3,257
	Total other comprehensive income	$(6,907)		($3,119)		($3,788)
	Year Ended December 31, 2013
	Securities held-to-maturity and transferred securities:
	Change in non-credit component of OTTI	$32		$16		$16
	Change in unrealized loss on securities transferred to held to maturity	271		122		149
	Total securities held-to-maturity and transferred securities	303		138		165
	Securities available-for-sale:
	Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net gain on securities	-110		-50		-60
	Change in net unrealized gain during the period	363		162		201
	Total securities available-for-sale	253		112		141
	Defined benefit plans:
	Reclassification adjustment for expense included in in salaries and employee benefits expense	2,396		1,082		1,314
	Change in the net actuarial gain or loss	5,944		2,683		3,261
	Total defined benefit plans	8,340		3,765		4,575
	Total other comprehensive income	$8,896		$4,015		$4,881
	Year Ended December 31, 2012
	Securities held-to-maturity and transferred securities:
	Change in non-credit component of OTTI	$296		$134		$162
	Change in unrealized loss on securities transferred to held to maturity	202		91		111
	Total securities held-to-maturity and transferred securities	498		225		273
	Securities available-for-sale:
	Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net gain on securities	-1,022		-461		-561
	Change in net unrealized gain during the period	-2,441		-1,102		-1,339
	Total securities available-for-sale	-3,463		-1,563		-1,900
	Defined benefit plans:
	Reclassification adjustment for expense included in salaries and employee benefits expense	2,166		978		1,188
	Change in the net actuarial gain or loss	925		417		508
	Total defined benefit plans	3,091		1,395		1,696
	Total other comprehensive income	$126		$57		$69
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Activity in accumulated other comprehensive income (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 Income (Loss)
	Balance as of January 1, 2014		$	(878	)		$	1,319		$	(5,200	)	$	(4,759	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications			52				(36	)		(3,833	)		(3,817	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other			-				(547	)		576			29
	comprehensive income (loss)
	Net other comprehensive income (loss) during the period			52				(583	)		(3,257	)		(3,788	)
	Balance as of December 31, 2014		$	(826	)		$	736		$	(8,457	)	$	(8,547	)
	Balance as of January 1, 2013		$	(1,043	)		$	1,178		$	(9,775	)	$	(9,640	)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications			165				201			3,261			3,627
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other			-				(60	)		1,314			1,254
	comprehensive income (loss)
	Net other comprehensive income during the period			165				141			4,575			4,881
	Balance as of December 31, 2013		$	(878	)		$	1,319		$	(5,200	)	$	(4,759	)

INVESTMENT_AND_MORTGAGEBACKED_1

INVESTMENT AND MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 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 December 31, 2014:
			Purchase				Recorded Amortized/		Unrealized		Unrealized Losses			Fair
			Amortized/ Historical Cost				Historical Cost (1)		Gains					Value
	Investment securities held-to-maturity:
	Pooled bank trust preferred securities ("TRUPS")		$	15,815			$	5,367	$	1,119	$	(171	)	$	6,315
	Available-for-sale securities:
	Investment securities
	Registered Mutual Funds			3,860				3,860		-		(124	)		3,736
	Agency notes			70				70		-		-			70
	MBS
	Pass-through MBS issued by Government Sponsored Entities ("GSEs")			24,154				24,154		1,453		-			25,607
	Private issuer pass through MBS			449				449		6		-			455
	Private issuer collateralized mortgage obligations ("CMOs")			343				343		4		-			347
	(1)  Amount represents the purchase amortized / historical cost less any OTTI charges (credit or non-credit related) previously recognized.  For the TRUPS, amount is also net of the $932 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 (excluding trading securities) at December 31, 2013:
			Purchase				Recorded Amortized/		Unrealized		Unrealized Losses			Fair
			Amortized/ Historical Cost				Historical Cost (1)		Gains					Value
	Investment securities held-to-maturity:
	TRUPS		$	15,885			$	5,341	$	118	$	(296	)	$	5,163
	Available-for-sale securities:
	Investment securities
	Registered Mutual Funds			2,866				2,760		815		(17	)		3,558
	Agency notes			15,070				15,070		21		-			15,091
	MBS
	Pass-through MBS issued by GSEs			28,407				28,407		1,552		-			29,959
	CMOs issued by GSEs			319				319		2		-			321
	Private issuer pass through MBS			662				662		18		-			680
	Private issuer CMOs			574				574		9		-			583
	(1)  Amount represents the purchase amortized / historical cost less any OTTI charges (credit or non-credit related) previously recognized.  For the TRUPS, amount is also net of the $997 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 December 31, 2014, the agency note investments in the table above had contractual maturities as follows:
		Amortized Cost	Estimated Fair Value
	Due after one year through three years	$70	$70
	TOTAL	$70	$70
Activity Related to Transfer Loss	On September 1, 2008, the Bank transferred eight TRUPS (i.e., investment securities primarily secured by the preferred debt obligations of a pool of U.S. banks with a small portion secured by debt obligations of insurance companies) with an amortized cost of $19,922 from its available-for-sale portfolio to its held-to-maturity portfolio.  Based upon the lack of an orderly market for these securities, management determined that a formal election to hold them to maturity was consistent with its initial investment decision.  On the date of transfer, the unrealized loss of $8,420 on these securities continued to be recognized as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss within the Company's consolidated stockholders' equity (net of income tax benefit), and was expected to be amortized over the remaining average life of the securities, which approximated 21.1 years on a weighted average basis.  Activity related to this transfer loss was as follows:
		For the Year Ended December 31,
		2014	2013
	Cumulative balance at the beginning of the period	$997	$1,268
	Amortization	-65	-271
	Cumulative balance at end of the period	$932	$997
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings [Table Text Block]	The following table provides a reconciliation of the pre-tax OTTI charges recognized on the Company's TRUPS:
		At or for the Year Ended December 31, 2014
		Credit Related OTTI Recognized in Earnings	Non-Credit OTTI Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Total OTTI Charge
	Cumulative pre-tax balance at the beginning of the period	$8,945	$601	$9,546
	Amortization of previously recognized OTTI	-	-32	-32
	Cumulative pre-tax balance at end of the period	$8,945	$569	$9,514
		At or for the Year Ended				At or for the Year Ended
		31-Dec-13				31-Dec-12
		Credit Related	Non-Credit OTTI Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Total		Credit Related OTTI Recognized in Earnings	Non-Credit OTTI Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Total OTTI Charge
		OTTI Recognized		OTTI Charge
		in Earnings
	Cumulative pre-tax balance at the beginning of	$8,945	$634	$9,579		$8,974	$930	$9,904
	the period
	OTTI recognized during the period	-	-	-		181	6	187
	Reductions and transfers to credit-related OTTI	-	-	-		-	-181	-181
	Amortization of previously recognized OTTI	-	-33	-33		-210	-121	-331
	Cumulative pre-tax balance at end of the period	$8,945	$601	$9,546		$8,945	$634	$9,579
	The following table provides a reconciliation of the pre-tax OTTI charges recognized on the Company's registered mutual funds:
		At or For the Year Ended December 31,
		2014	2013	2012
	Cumulative balance at the beginning of the period	$106	$348	$1,425
	Reduction of OTTI for securities sold during the period	-106	-242	-1,077
	Cumulative balance at end of the period	$-	$106	$348
Schedule of Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments [Table Text Block]	The following table provides a reconciliation of the pre-tax OTTI charges recognized on the Company's TRUPS:
		At or for the Year Ended December 31, 2014
		Credit Related OTTI Recognized in Earnings	Non-Credit OTTI Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Total OTTI Charge
	Cumulative pre-tax balance at the beginning of the period	$8,945	$601	$9,546
	Amortization of previously recognized OTTI	-	-32	-32
	Cumulative pre-tax balance at end of the period	$8,945	$569	$9,514
		At or for the Year Ended				At or for the Year Ended
		31-Dec-13				31-Dec-12
		Credit Related	Non-Credit OTTI Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Total		Credit Related OTTI Recognized in Earnings	Non-Credit OTTI Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Total OTTI Charge
		OTTI Recognized		OTTI Charge
		in Earnings
	Cumulative pre-tax balance at the beginning of	$8,945	$634	$9,579		$8,974	$930	$9,904
	the period
	OTTI recognized during the period	-	-	-		181	6	187
	Reductions and transfers to credit-related OTTI	-	-	-		-	-181	-181
	Amortization of previously recognized OTTI	-	-33	-33		-210	-121	-331
	Cumulative pre-tax balance at end of the period	$8,945	$601	$9,546		$8,945	$634	$9,579
	The following table provides a reconciliation of the pre-tax OTTI charges recognized on the Company's registered mutual funds:
		At or For the Year Ended December 31,
		2014	2013	2012
	Cumulative balance at the beginning of the period	$106	$348	$1,425
	Reduction of OTTI for securities sold during the period	-106	-242	-1,077
	Cumulative balance at end of the period	$-	$106	$348
	The following table summarizes the gross unrealized losses and fair value of investment securities as of December 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
		Months Consecutive		Consecutive
		Unrealized Losses		Unrealized Losses		Total
			Gross Unrecognized/		Gross Unrecognized/		Gross
		Fair Value	Unrealized Losses	Fair Value	Unrealized Losses	Fair Value	Unrecognized/
							Unrealized Losses
	Held-to-Maturity Securities:
	TRUPS	$-	$-	$2,571	$163	$2,571	$163
	Available-for-Sale Securities:
	Registered Mutual Funds	3,736	124	-	-	3,736	124
	The following table summarizes the gross unrealized losses and fair value of investment securities as of December 31, 2013, 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
		Months Consecutive		Consecutive
		Unrealized Losses		Unrealized Losses		Total
			Gross Unrecognized/		Gross Unrecognized/		Gross Unrecognized/
		Fair Value	Unrealized Losses	Fair Value	Unrealized Losses	Fair Value	Unrealized Losses
	Held-to-Maturity Securities:
	TRUPS	$-	$-	$5,163	$1,775	$5,163	$1,775
	Available-for-Sale Securities:
	Registered Mutual Funds	536	17	-	-	536	17

LOANS_Tables

LOANS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
LOANS [Abstract]
Summary of the Credit Risk Profile of the Real Estate Loans	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 December 31, 2014
	Grade	One- to Four-Family	Multifamily	Commercial	Commercial Real Estate	Construction	Total Real Estate Loans
		Residential, Including Condominium and	Residential and Residential	Mixed Use Real Estate
		Cooperative Apartment	Mixed Use
	Not Graded(1)	$9,091	$-	$-	$-	$-	$9,091
	Pass	60,764	3,271,430	317,718	391,227	-	4,041,139
	Special Mention	1,370	20,738	4,944	6,431	-	33,483
	Substandard	2,275	6,280	6,005	19,138	-	33,698
	Doubtful	-	-	-	-	-	-
	Total	$73,500	$3,298,448	$328,667	$416,796	$-	$4,117,411
	(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	Multifamily	Commercial	Commercial Real Estate	Construction	Total Real Estate Loans
		Residential, Including Condominium and	Residential and Residential	Mixed Use Real Estate
		Cooperative Apartment	Mixed Use
	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 December 31, 2014	Balance at December 31, 2013
	Performing	$1,825	$2,136
	Non-accrual	4	3
	Total	$1,829	$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 December 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	$240	$-	$-	$1,310	$1,550	$71,950	$73,500
	condominium and cooperative apartment
	Multifamily residential and residential mixed use	1,187	-	2,922	167	4,276	3,294,172	3,298,448
	Commercial mixed use real estate	-	-	411	-	411	328,256	328,667
	Commercial real estate	-	-	-	4,717	4,717	412,079	416,796
	Construction	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
	Total real estate	$1,427	$-	$3,333	$6,194	$10,954	$4,106,457	$4,117,411
	Consumer	$2	$-	$-	$4	$6	$1,823	$1,829
	(1) Includes all loans on non-accrual status regardless of the number of days such loans were delinquent as of December 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	$143	$302	$-	$1,242	$1,687	$72,269	$73,956
	condominium and cooperative apartment
	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	TDRs
	The following table summarizes outstanding TDRs by underlying collateral type as of the dates indicated:
		As of December 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	2	$605		3	$934
	Multifamily residential and residential mixed use	4	1,105		4	1,148
	Commercial mixed use real estate	1	4,400		-	-
	Commercial real estate	4	13,707		5	22,245
	Total real estate	11	$19,817		12	$24,327
	The following table summarizes outstanding TDRs by accrual status as of the dates indicated:
		As of December 31, 2014			As of December 31, 2013
		No. of Loans	Balance		No. of Loans	Balance
	Outstanding principal balance at period end	11	$19,817		12	$24,327
	TDRs on accrual status at period end	9	15,100		10	18,620
	TDRs on non-accrual status at period end	2	4,717		2	5,707
	The following table summarizes activity related to TDRs for the periods indicated:
		For the Year Ended				For the Year Ended
		31-Dec-14				31-Dec-13
		Number of Loans	Pre-Modification	Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment		Number of Loans	Pre-Modification	Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
			Outstanding Recorded Investment				Outstanding Recorded Investment
	Loan modifications during the period
	that met the definition of a TDR:
	Commercial mixed use real estate	1	$4,400	$4,400		-	-	-
	Commercial real estate	1	3,500	3,500		-	-	-
	TOTAL	2	$7,900	$7,900		-	-	-
	The Bank's allowance for loan losses at December 31, 2014 reflected $19 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.  During the year ended December 31, 2014, one TDR was fully satisfied in accordance with its contractual terms.  The allocated reserve associated with this loan was thus eliminated, and accounted for the great majority of the reduction in the allocated reserves associated with TDRs from December 31, 2013 to December 31, 2014.  Otherwise, activity related to reserves associated with TDRs was immaterial during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.

ALLOWANCE_FOR_LOAN_LOSSES_AND_1

ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES AND RESERVE FOR FIRST LOSS POSITION (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES [Abstract]
Allowance For Credit Losses For Impairment By Financing Receivables Class	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 Year Ended December 31, 2014
		Real Estate Loans						Consumer Loans
		One- to Four Family Residential,	Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use	Commercial	Commercial Real Estate	Construction	Total Real Estate
		Including Condominium and		Mixed Use Real Estate
		Cooperative
		Apartment
	Beginning balance	$236	$13,840	$3,003	$3,047	$3	$20,129	$24
	Provision (credit) for loan losses	-164	-76	-1,710	72	-3	(1,881)	9
	Charge-offs	-46	-87	-30	-306	-	-469	-9
	Recoveries	124	175	381	10	-	690	-
	Ending balance	$150	$13,852	$1,644	$2,823	$-	$18,469	$24
	Ending balance – loans individually	$605	$1,272	$4,400	$13,707	$-	$19,984	$-
	evaluated for impairment
	Ending balance – loans collectively	72,895	3,297,176	324,267	403,089	-	4,097,427	1,829
	evaluated for impairment
	Allowance balance associated with loans	-	-	-	19	-	19	-
	individually evaluated for impairment
	Allowance balance associated with loans	150	13,852	1,644	2,804	-	18,450	24
	collectively evaluated for impairment
	At or for the Year Ended December 31, 2013
		Real Estate Loans						Consumer Loans
		One- to Four Family Residential,	Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use	Commercial	Commercial Real Estate	Construction	Total Real Estate
		Including Condominium and		Mixed Use Real Estate
		Cooperative
		Apartment
	Beginning balance	$344	$14,299	$2,474	$3,382	$24	$20,523	$27
	Provision (credit) for loan losses	-187	10	891	-342	-21	351	18
	Charge-offs	-117	-504	-391	-9	-	-1,021	-21
	Recoveries	196	35	29	16	-	276	-
	Ending balance	$236	$13,840	$3,003	$3,047	$3	$20,129	$24
	Ending balance – loans individually	$1,199	$2,345	$4,400	$22,245	$-	$30,189	$-
	evaluated for impairment
	Ending balance – loans collectively	72,757	2,920,205	371,510	302,451	268	3,667,191	2,139
	evaluated for impairment
	Allowance balance associated with loans	-	-	1,320	451	-	1,771	-
	individually evaluated for impairment
	Allowance balance associated with loans	236	13,840	1,683	2,596	3	18,358	24
	collectively evaluated for impairment
	At or for the Year Ended December 31, 2012
		Real Estate Loans						Consumer Loans
		One- to Four Family Residential,	Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use	Commercial Mixed Use	Commercial Real Estate	Construction	Total Real Estate
		Including Condominium and		Real Estate
		Cooperative
		Apartment
	Beginning balance	$480	$14,313	$1,528	$3,783	$124	$20,228	$26
	Provision (credit) for loan losses	624	1,583	1,744	56	-97	3,910	11
	Charge-offs	-777	-2,478	-821	-521	-3	-4,600	-10
	Recoveries	17	829	18	39	-	903	-
	Transfer from reserve for loan commitments	-	52	5	25	-	82	-
	Ending balance	$344	$14,299	$2,474	$3,382	$24	$20,523	$27
	Ending balance – loans individually	$1,291	$2,460	$1,900	$47,493	$-	$53,144	$-
	evaluated for impairment
	Ending balance – loans collectively	90,585	2,673,909	338,233	347,038	476	3,450,241	2,423
	evaluated for impairment
	Allowance balance associated with loans	7	-	-	513	-	520	-
	individually evaluated for impairment
	Allowance balance associated with loans	337	14,299	2,474	2,869	24	20,003	27
	collectively evaluated for impairment
Summary of Impaired Real Estate Loans	The following tables summarize impaired real estate loans as of and for the periods indicated (by collateral type within the real estate loan segment):
		At December 31, 2014			For the Year Ended
					31-Dec-14
		Unpaid Principal Balance at Period End	Recorded Investment	Reserve Balance Allocated within the Allowance for Loan Losses at Period End	Average Recorded Investment(1)		Interest
			at Period End(1)				Income Recognized
	One- to Four Family Residential, Including
	Condominium and Cooperative Apartment
	With no allocated reserve	$646	$605	$-	$747		$58
	With an allocated reserve	-	-	-	41		-
	Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use
	With no allocated reserve	1,272	1,272	-	2,147		87
	With an allocated reserve	-	-	-	-		-
	Commercial Mixed Use Real Estate
	With no allocated reserve	4,425	4,400	-	2,640		237
	With an allocated reserve	-	-	-	1,760		-
	Commercial Real Estate
	With no allocated reserve	10,306	8,207	-	7,470		148
	With an allocated reserve	5,500	5,500	19	9,317		495
	Construction
	With no allocated reserve	-	-	-	-		-
	With an allocated reserve	-	-	-	-		-
	Total
	With no allocated reserve	$16,649	$14,484	$-	$13,004		$530
	With an allocated reserve	$5,500	$5,500	$19	$11,118		$495
	-1	The recorded investment excludes accrued interest receivable and loan origination fees, net, due to immateriality.
		At December 31, 2013			For the Year Ended
					31-Dec-13
		Unpaid Principal Balance at Period End	Recorded Investment	Reserve Balance Allocated within the Allowance for Loan Losses at Period End	Average Recorded Investment(1)		Interest
			at Period End(1)				Income Recognized
	One- to Four Family Residential, Including Condominium and Cooperative Apartment
	With no allocated reserve	$1,066	$987	$-	$1,010		$42
	With an allocated reserve	255	212	-	211		14
	Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use
	With no allocated reserve	2,494	2,345	-	2,851		163
	With an allocated reserve	-	-	-	-		-
	Commercial Mixed Use Real Estate
	With no allocated reserve	-	-	-	1,272		200
	With an allocated reserve	4,500	4,400	1,320	880		-
	Commercial Real Estate
	With no allocated reserve	8,316	7,203	-	22,787		1,100
	With an allocated reserve	15,042	15,042	451	15,168		857
	Construction
	With no allocated reserve	-	-	-	-		-
	With an allocated reserve	-	-	-	-		-
	Total
	With no allocated reserve	$11,876	$10,535	$-	$27,920		$1,505
	With an allocated reserve	$19,797	$19,654	$1,771	$16,259		$871
	(1) The recorded investment excludes accrued interest receivable and loan origination fees, net, due to immateriality.
		At December 31, 2012			For the Year Ended
					31-Dec-12
		Unpaid Principal Balance at Period End	Recorded Investment	Reserve Balance Allocated within the Allowance for Loan Losses at Period End	Average Recorded Investment(1)		Interest
			at Period End(1)				Income Recognized
	One- to Four Family Residential, Including Condominium and Cooperative Apartment
	With no allocated reserve	$1,079	$1,079	$-	$867		$55
	With an allocated reserve	258	212	7	452		19
	Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use
	With no allocated reserve	2,767	2,460	-	5,434		341
	With an allocated reserve	-	-	-	420		-
	Commercial Mixed Use Real Estate
	With no allocated reserve	1,900	1,900	-	2,516		74
	With an allocated reserve	-	-	-	192		-
	Commercial Real Estate
	With no allocated reserve	33,416	32,217	-	29,362		1,675
	With an allocated reserve	15,276	15,276	513	20,087		746
Construction
With no allocated reserve	-	-	-	-		-
With an allocated reserve	-	-	-	-		-
Total
With no allocated reserve	$39,162	$37,656	$-	$38,179		$2,145
With an allocated reserve	$15,534	$15,488	$520	$21,151		$765
(1) The recorded investment excludes accrued interest receivable and loan origination fees, net, due to immateriality.
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 Year Ended December 31,
		2014	2013	2012
	Outstanding balance of multifamily loans serviced for FNMA at period end	$-	$208,375	$256,731
	Total First Loss Position at end of period	-	15,428	15,428
	Reserve Liability on the First Loss Position
	Balance at beginning of period	$1,040	$1,383	$2,993
	Credit for losses on problem loans(1)	-1,040	-305	-1,286
	Charge-offs and other net reductions in balance	-	-38	-324
	Balance at period end	$-	$1,040	$1,383
	(1) Amount recognized as a portion of mortgage banking income during the period.
	The total First Loss Position remained unchanged during the year ended December 31, 2013 and was reduced by $928 during the year ended December 31, 2012.

MORTGAGE_SERVICING_ACTIVITIES_1

MORTGAGE SERVICING ACTIVITIES AND MORTGAGE BANKING INCOME (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
NET MORTGAGE BANKING INCOME [Abstract]
Net Mortgage Banking Income [Table Text Block]	Net mortgage banking income presented in the consolidated statements of operations was comprised of the following items:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014	2013	2012
	Gain on the sale of loans originated for sale	$27	$13	$68
	Credit to reduce the liability for the First Loss Position	1,040	305	1,286
	Mortgage banking fees	158	155	414
	Net mortgage banking income	$1,225	$473	$1,768

PREMISES_AND_FIXED_ASSETS_NET_

PREMISES AND FIXED ASSETS, NET (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
PREMISES AND FIXED ASSETS, NET [Abstract]
Summary of Premises and Fixed Assets	The following is a summary of premises and fixed assets, net and premises held for sale:
		At December 31,	At December 31,
		2014	2013
	Land	$7,067	$7,067
	Buildings	19,952	19,445
	Leasehold improvements	12,045	11,665
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment	14,080	13,366
	Premises and fixed assets, gross	$53,144	$51,543
	Less:  accumulated depreciation and amortization	-28,079	-25,466
	Premises and fixed assets, net	$25,065	$26,077
	Premises held for sale(1)	-	3,624
	-1	At December 31, 2013, the Company had a pending contract of sale on a real estate premises with a net book value of $3,624.  This sale was completed during the year ended December 31, 2014, and the net proceeds from the sale exceeded the current book value.

DUE_TO_DEPOSITORS_Tables

DUE TO DEPOSITORS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Due to depositors [Abstract]
Summary of Deposits [Table Text Block]	Deposits are summarized as follows:
		At December 31, 2014		At December 31, 2013
		Effective Cost		Effective Cost
			Liability		Liability
	Savings accounts	0.05%	$372,753	0.05%	$376,900
	Certificates of deposit ("CDs")	1.43	926,318	1.55	828,409
	Money market accounts	0.61	1,094,698	0.50	1,040,079
	Interest bearing checking accounts	0.08	78,430	0.08	87,301
	Non-interest bearing checking accounts	-	187,593	-	174,457
	TOTAL	0.76%	$2,659,792	0.73%	$2,507,146
Summary of future maturities of CDs outstanding [Table Text Block]	The following table presents a summary of future maturities of CDs outstanding at December 31, 2014:
		Maturing  Balance	Weighted Average Interest Rate
	Year Ending December 31,
	2015	$504,939	1.10%
	2016	113,041	1.32
	2017	87,517	1.84
	2018	99,067	2.25
	2019	110,392	1.98
	2020 and beyond	11,362	1.71
	TOTAL	$926,318	1.43%(1)
	(1) The weighted average cost of CDs, inclusive of their contractual compounding of interest, was 1.43% at December 31, 2014.
	CDs that meet or exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") Insurance limit of two-hundred and fifty thousand dollars were approximately $122,603 and $77,369 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

SECURITIES_SOLD_UNDER_AGREEMEN1

SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE (REPOs) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE (REPOs) [Abstract]
Summary of REPOs outstanding [Table Text Block]	Presented below is information concerning REPOS:
		At or for the Year Ended December 31,
		2014	2013	2012
	Balance outstanding at end of period	$-	$-	$-
	Average interest cost at end of period	-%	-%	-%
	Average balance outstanding during the period	$-	$-	$132,910
	Average interest cost during the period	-%	-%	26.24%(a)
	Estimated fair value of underlying collateral	$-	$-	$-
	Maximum balance outstanding at month end during the year	$-	$-	$195,000
	(a) Excluding a prepayment charge of $28,772 included in interest expense on borrowed funds in the consolidated statements of operations, the average interest cost would have been 4.33% during the year ended December 31, 2012.

FHLBNY_ADVANCES_Tables

FHLBNY ADVANCES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
FHLBNY ADVANCES [Abstract]
Summary of Future Maturities of FHLBNY Advances Outstanding	The following table presents a summary of future maturities of FHLBNY Advances outstanding at December 31, 2014:
		Maturing		Weighted Average Interest Rate
		Balance
	Year Ending December 31,
	2015	$	569,500		1.48	%
	2016		151,000		2.03
	2017		302,075		2.04
	2018		77,100		1.63
	2019		36,250		1.8
	After 2019		37,800		2.46
	TOTAL	$	1,173,725		1.74	%

INCOME_TAXES_Tables

INCOME TAXES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
INCOME TAXES [Abstract]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	The Company's consolidated Federal, State and City income tax provisions were comprised of the following:
		Year Ended December 31,									Year Ended December 31,								Year Ended December 31,
					2014								2013									2012
		Federal			State			Total			Federal		State			Total			Federal			State			Total
					and City								and City									and City
	Current	$	21,232		$	8,121		$	29,353		$	22,475	$	7,806		$	30,281		$	21,607		$	7,351		$	28,958
	Deferred		540			231			771			362		(1,302	)		(940	)		(1,395	)		(673	)		(2,068	)
	TOTAL	$	21,772		$	8,352		$	30,124		$	22,837	$	6,504		$	29,341		$	20,212		$	6,678		$	26,890
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	The provision for income taxes differed from that computed at the Federal statutory rate as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Tax at Federal statutory rate	$	26,029		$	25,511		$	23,519
	State and local taxes, net of federal income tax benefit		5,466			4,228			4,341
	Benefit plan differences		(156	)		(445	)		(114	)
	Adjustments for prior period returns and tax items		(164	)		422			63
	Investment in BOLI		(610	)		(585	)		(591	)
	Other, net		(441	)		210			(328	)
	TOTAL	$	30,124		$	29,341		$	26,890
	Effective tax rate		40.51	%		40.25	%		40.02	%
Components of Federal and State and City Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities	Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded for temporary differences between the book and tax bases of assets and liabilities.  The components of Federal, State and City deferred income tax assets and liabilities were as follows:
		At December 31,
	Deferred tax assets:	2014			2013
	Allowance for loan losses	$	8,261		$	9,518
	Employee benefit plans		19,487			15,478
	Credit component of OTTI		4,023			4,088
	Tax effect of other components of income on investment securities and MBS		109			-
	Other		1,515			2,435
	Total deferred tax assets		33,395			31,519
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Tax effect of other components of income on investment securities and MBS		-			559
	Difference in book and tax carrying value of fixed assets		983			986
	Other		16			109
	Total deferred tax liabilities		999			1,654
	Net deferred tax asset (recorded in other assets)	$	32,396		$	29,865

EMPLOYEE_BENEFIT_PLANS_Tables

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]	The net periodic cost for the Employee Retirement Plan included the following components:
			Year Ended December 31,
			2014				2013			2012
	Interest cost		$	1,003			$	877		$	921
	Expected return on plan assets			(1,774	)			(1,518	)		(1,451	)
	Amortization of unrealized loss			948				1,803			1,792
	Net periodic cost		$	177			$	1,162		$	1,262
	The combined net periodic cost for the defined benefit portions of the BMP and the Director Retirement Plan included the following components:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014	2013	2012
	Interest cost	$347	$281	$304
	Amortization of unrealized loss	98	545	372
	Net periodic cost	$445	$826	$676
	The Postretirement Benefit Plan net periodic cost included the following components:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014	2013	2012
	Service cost	$41	$60	$83
	Interest cost	232	227	236
	Amortization of unrealized loss	-	48	2
	Net periodic cost	$273	$335	$321
Schedule of Accumulated and Projected Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block]	The funded status of the Employee Retirement Plan was as follows:
			At December 31,
			2014				2013
	Accumulated benefit obligation at end of period		$	27,635			$	22,751
	Reconciliation of Projected benefit obligation:
	Projected benefit obligation at beginning of period		$	22,751			$	24,640
	Interest cost			1,003				877
	Actuarial (gain) loss			5,166				(1,541	)
	Benefit payments			(1,183	)			(1,099	)
	Settlements			(102	)			(126	)
	Projected benefit obligation at end of period			27,635				22,751
	Plan assets at fair value (investments in trust funds managed by trustee)
	Balance at beginning of period			24,402				20,958
	Return on plan assets			1,327				4,156
	Contributions			13				513
	Benefit payments			(1,183	)			(1,099	)
	Settlements			(102	)			(126	)
	Balance at end of period			24,457				24,402
	Funded status at end of year		$	(3,178	)		$	1,651
	The combined funded status of the defined benefit portions of the BMP and the Director Retirement Plan was as follows:
			At December 31,
			2014				2013
	Accumulated benefit obligation at end of period		$	11,077			$	8,645
	Reconciliation of projected benefit obligation:
	Projected benefit obligation at beginning of period		$	8,645			$	8,958
	Interest cost			347				281
	Benefit payments			(181	)			(181	)
	Actuarial (gain) loss			2,266				(413	)
	Projected benefit obligation at end of period			11,077				8,645
	Plan assets at fair value:
	Balance at beginning of period			-				-
	Contributions			181				181
	Benefit payments			(181	)			(181	)
	Balance at end of period			-				-
	Funded status at the end of the year:		$	(11,077	)		$	(8,645	)
	The funded status of the Postretirement Benefit Plan was as follows:
		At December 31,	At December 31,
		2014	2013
	Accumulated benefit obligation at end of period	$4,284	$4,998
	Reconciliation of projected benefit obligation:
	Projected benefit obligation at beginning of period	$4,998	$6,191
	Service cost	41	60
	Interest cost	232	227
	Actuarial gain (loss)	309	(1,352)
	Benefit payments	(95)	(128)
	Plan amendments	(1,201)	-
	Projected benefit obligation at end of period	4,284	4,998
	Plan assets at fair value:
	Balance at beginning of period	-	-
	Contributions	95	128
	Benefit payments	(95)	(128)
	Balance at end of period	-	-
	Funded status:
	Deficiency of plan assets over projected benefit obligation	(4,284)	(4,998)
	Unrecognized loss from experience different from that assumed	N/A	N/A
	Unrecognized net past service liability	N/A	N/A
	Accrued expense included in other liabilities	$(4,284)	$(4,998)
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	The change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) that resulted from the Employee Retirement Plan is summarized as follows:
		At December 31,
		2014	2013
	Balance at beginning of period	($8,798)	($14,780)
	Amortization of unrealized loss	948	1,803
	Gain (loss) recognized during the year	(5,613)	4,179
	Balance at the end of the period	($13,463)	($8,798)
	Period end component of accumulated other comprehensive loss (net of tax)	7,384	4,826
	The combined change in accumulated other comprehensive income that resulted from the BMP and Director Retirement Plan is summarized as follows:
		At December 31,
		2014	2013
	Balance at beginning of period	($1,081)	($2,039)
	Adjustment for change in actuarial calculation	-	-
	Amortization of unrealized loss	98	545
	Gain (loss) recognized during the year	-2,267	413
	Balance at the end of the period	($3,250)	($1,081)
	Period end component of accumulated other comprehensive loss (net of tax)	1,782	593
	The change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) that resulted from the Postretirement Benefit Plan is summarized as follows:
		At December 31,
		2014	2013
	Balance at beginning of period	$400	($1,000)
	Amortization of unrealized loss	-	48
	Gain (loss) recognized during the year	-309	1,352
	Plan amendments	1,201	-
	Balance at the end of the period	$1,292	$400
	Period end component of accumulated other comprehensive loss (net of tax)	-709	-219
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]	Major assumptions utilized to determine the net periodic cost of the benefit obligations were as follows:
		At or for the Year Ended December 31,
		2014	2013	2012
	Discount rate used for net periodic cost	4.56%	3.67%	4.15%
	Discount rate used to determine benefit obligation at period end	3.72	4.56	3.67
	Expected long-term return on plan assets used for net periodic cost	7.50	7.50	7.50
	Expected long-term return on plan assets used to determine benefit obligation at period end	7.00	7.50	7.50
	Major assumptions utilized to determine the net periodic cost and benefit obligations for both the BMP and Director Retirement Plan were as follows:
		At or For the Year
		Ended December 31,
		2014	2013	2012
	Discount rate used for net periodic cost  – BMP	4.00%	3.09%	3.77%
	Discount rate used for net periodic cost – Director Retirement Plan	4.22	3.30	3.84
	Discount rate used to determine BMP benefit obligation at period end	3.39	4.00	3.09
	Discount rate used to determine Director Retirement Plan benefit obligation at period end	3.49	4.22	3.30
	Major assumptions utilized to determine the net periodic cost were as follows:
		At or for the Year
		Ended December 31,
		2014	2013	2012
	Discount rate used for net periodic cost	4.72%	3.72%	4.28%
	Rate of increase in compensation levels used for net periodic cost	3.50	3.50	3.50
	Discount rate used to determine benefit obligation at period end	3.80	4.72	3.72
	Rate of increase in compensation levels used to determine benefit obligation at period end	3.50	3.50	3.50
	Major assumptions utilized to determine the net periodic cost were as follows:
	As of December 31, 2014, an escalation in the assumed medical care cost trend rates by 1% in each year would increase the net periodic cost by approximately $4.  A decline in the assumed medical care cost trend rates by 1% in each year would decrease the net periodic cost by approximately $5.
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block]	The following table sets forth by level within the fair value hierarchy a summary of the Employee Retirement Plan's investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2014 (See Note 17 for a discussion of the fair value hierarchy).
		Fair Value Measurements Using
	Description	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)	Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)	Significant Unobservable Inputs		Total
				(Level 3)
	Mutual Funds (all registered and publicly traded):
	Domestic Large Cap	$2,920	-	-		$2,920
	Domestic Mid Cap	1,417	-	-		1,417
	Domestic Small Cap	499	-	-		499
	International Equity	3,076	-	-		3,076
	Fixed Income	7,786	-	-		7,786
	Cash equivalents	687	-	-		687
	Common collective investment funds:
	Domestic Large Cap	-	5,012	-		5,012
	Domestic Mid Cap	-	679	-		679
	Domestic Small Cap	-	1,483	-		1,483
	International Equity	-	898	-		898
	Total Plan Assets					$24,457
	The following table sets forth by level within the fair value hierarchy a summary of the Employee Retirement Plan's investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2013 (See Note 17 for a discussion of the fair value hierarchy).
		Fair Value Measurements Using
	Description	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)	Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)	Significant Unobservable Inputs		Total
				(Level 3)
	Mutual Funds (all registered and publicly traded) :
	Domestic Large Cap	$6,621	-	-		$6,621
	Domestic Small Cap	3,455	-	-		3,455
	International Equity	2,790	-	-		2,790
	Fixed Income	4,747	-	-		4,747
	Common collective investment funds:
	Domestic Large Cap	-	4,435	-		4,435
	Fixed Income	-	2,354	-		2,354
	Total Plan Assets					$24,402
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]	Major assumptions utilized to determine the net periodic cost of the benefit obligations were as follows:
		At or for the Year Ended December 31,
		2014	2013	2012
	Discount rate used for net periodic cost	4.56%	3.67%	4.15%
	Discount rate used to determine benefit obligation at period end	3.72	4.56	3.67
	Expected long-term return on plan assets used for net periodic cost	7.50	7.50	7.50
	Expected long-term return on plan assets used to determine benefit obligation at period end	7.00	7.50	7.50
	The weighted average allocation by asset category of the assets of the Employee Retirement Plan were summarized as follows:
		At December 31,
		2014	2013
	Asset Category
	Equity securities	66%	71%
	Debt securities (bond mutual funds)	32	29
	Cash equivalents	2	-
	Total	100%	100%
	The allocation percentages in the above table were consistent with future planned allocation percentages as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]	The following table sets forth by level within the fair value hierarchy a summary of the Employee Retirement Plan's investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2014 (See Note 17 for a discussion of the fair value hierarchy).
		Fair Value Measurements Using
	Description	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)	Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)	Significant Unobservable Inputs		Total
				(Level 3)
	Mutual Funds (all registered and publicly traded):
	Domestic Large Cap	$2,920	-	-		$2,920
	Domestic Mid Cap	1,417	-	-		1,417
	Domestic Small Cap	499	-	-		499
	International Equity	3,076	-	-		3,076
	Fixed Income	7,786	-	-		7,786
	Cash equivalents	687	-	-		687
	Common collective investment funds:
	Domestic Large Cap	-	5,012	-		5,012
	Domestic Mid Cap	-	679	-		679
	Domestic Small Cap	-	1,483	-		1,483
	International Equity	-	898	-		898
	Total Plan Assets					$24,457
	The following table sets forth by level within the fair value hierarchy a summary of the Employee Retirement Plan's investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2013 (See Note 17 for a discussion of the fair value hierarchy).
		Fair Value Measurements Using
	Description	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)	Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)	Significant Unobservable Inputs		Total
				(Level 3)
	Mutual Funds (all registered and publicly traded) :
	Domestic Large Cap	$6,621	-	-		$6,621
	Domestic Small Cap	3,455	-	-		3,455
	International Equity	2,790	-	-		2,790
	Fixed Income	4,747	-	-		4,747
	Common collective investment funds:
	Domestic Large Cap	-	4,435	-		4,435
	Fixed Income	-	2,354	-		2,354
	Total Plan Assets					$24,402
	Benefit payments, which reflect expected future service (as appropriate), are anticipated to be made as follows:
	Year Ending December 31,
	2015		$1,616
	2016		1,639
	2017		1,625
	2018		1,616
	2019		1,613
	2020 to 2024		7,858
	Combined benefit payments under the BMP and Director Retirement Plan, which reflect expected future service (as appropriate), are anticipated to be made as follows:
	Year Ending December 31,
	2015		$792
	2016		831
	2017		819
	2018		807
	2019		792
	2020 to 2024		3,870
	Benefit payments under the Postretirement Benefit Plan, which reflect expected future service (as appropriate), are expected to be made as follows:
	Year Ending December 31,
	2015		$145
	2016		155
	2017		161
	2018		168
	2019		171
	2020 to 2024		893
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	There were no stock options granted during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.  The weighted average fair value per option at the date of grant for stock options granted during the year indicated was estimated as follows:
		Year Ended December 31, 2012
	Estimated fair value on date of grant	$4.09
	Pricing methodology utilized	Black- Scholes
	Expected life (in years)	6.53
	Interest rate	1.21%
	Volatility	45.17
	Dividend yield	4.04
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding [Table Text Block]	Combined stock option activity related to the Stock Plans was as follows:
		At or for the Year Ended December 31,
		2014	2013	2012
	Options outstanding – beginning of period	1,615,771	2,456,137	2,893,760
	Options granted	-	-	24,440
	Weighted average exercise price of grants	$-	$-	$13.86
	Options exercised	16,960	833,334	455,051
	Weighted average exercise price of exercised options	$16.45	$13.47	$12.32
	Options that expired prior to being exercised	618,895	7,032	7,012
	Weighted average exercise price of forfeited options	$19.90	$16.93	$19.90
	Options outstanding - end of period(1)	979,916	1,615,771	2,456,137
	Weighted average exercise price of outstanding	$14.74	$16.74	$15.63
	options - end of period
	Remaining options available for grant	925,626	1,043,074	249,230
	Vested options at end of period	960,641	1,563,493	2,317,799
	Weighted average exercise price of vested	$14.73	$16.80	$15.78
	options – end of period
	Cash received for option exercise cost	278	11,228	5,608
	Income tax benefit recognized	30	531	319
	Compensation expense recognized	110	194	309
	Remaining unrecognized compensation expense	31	141	335
	Weighted average remaining years for which	0.3	1.2	1.8
	compensation expense is to be recognized
	Intrinsic value of options exercised during the period	$6	$2,569	$871
	Intrinsic value of outstanding options at period end	1,690	2,243	722
	Intrinsic value of vested options at period end	1,674	2,129	531
	(1) At December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, expected forfeitures were immaterial.
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]	The range of exercise prices and weighted-average remaining contractual lives of both outstanding and vested options (by option exercise cost) as of December 31, 2014 were as follows:
			Outstanding Options			Vested Options
	Exercise Prices		Amount	Weighted Average Contractual Years Remaining		Amount	Weighted Average Contractual Years Remaining
	$8.34		24,582	4.3		24,582	4.3
	$12.75		39,589	5.3		39,589	5.3
	$13.74		370,062	2.3		370,062	2.3
	$13.86		17,108	7.3		17,108	7.3
	$15.10		257,579	0.4		257,579	0.4
	$15.46		85,183	6.3		65,908	6.3
	$16.45		59,360	0.1		59,360	0.1
	$16.73		46,453	3.6		46,453	3.6
	$18.18		80,000	3.4		80,000	3.4
	Total		979,916	2.4		960,641	2.3
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]	The following is a summary of activity related to the restricted stock awards granted under the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan:
		At or for the Year Ended December 31,
		2014	2013	2012
	Unvested allocated shares – beginning of period	318,314	328,003	324,454
	Shares granted	121,333	145,925	141,289
	Shares vested	141,361	155,614	135,369
	Shares forfeited	8,626	-	2,371
	Unvested allocated shares – end of period	289,660	318,314	328,003
	Unallocated shares – end of period	-	-	-
	Compensation recorded to expense	$1,976	$2,011	$1,842
	Income tax benefit recognized	41	104	70
	Fair value of shares vested during the period	$2,266	$1,944	$1,834
	Weighted average remaining years for which compensation expense is to be recognized	1.2	1.2	1.3

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENCIES_

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES [Abstract]
Aggregate minimum Annual Rental Commitments on Operating Leases	Lease Commitments - At December 31, 2014, aggregate minimum annual rental commitments on operating leases were as follows:
	Lease Year Ending December 31,	Amount
	2015	$3,092
	2016	3,155
	2017	3,206
	2018	3,097
	2019	3,094
	Thereafter	15,069
	Total	$30,713

FAIR_VALUE_OF_FINANCIAL_INSTRU1

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 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 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 December 31, 2014
					Fair Value Measurements Using
	Description		Total		Level 1 Inputs		Level 2		Level 3 Inputs		Gains (Losses) for the Year Ended
							Inputs				31-Dec-14
	Trading securities (Registered Mutual Funds):
	Domestic Equity Mutual Funds		$1,399		$1,399		$-		$-		$1
	International Equity Mutual Funds		159		159		-		-		-7
	Fixed Income Mutual Funds		7,001		7,001		-		-		19
	Investment securities available-for-sale:
	Agency notes		70		-		70		-		-
	Registered Mutual Funds:
	Domestic Equity Mutual Funds		2,160		2,160		-		-		918
	International Equity Mutual Funds		415		415		-		-		56
	Fixed Income Mutual Funds		1,161		1,161		-		-		23
	Pass-through MBS issued by GSEs		25,607		-		25,607		-		-
	CMOs  issued by GSEs		-		-		-		-		-
	Private issuer pass through MBS		455		-		455		-		-
	Private issuer CMOs		347		-		347		-		-
	Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis at December 31, 2013
					Fair Value Measurements Using
	Description		Total		Level 1 Inputs		Level 2 Inputs	Level 3 Inputs		Gains (Losses) for
										the Year Ended
										31-Dec-13
	Trading Securities (Registered Mutual Funds)
	Domestic Equity Mutual Funds		$1,311		$1,311		$-	$-		$290
	International Equity Mutual Funds		164		164		-	-		23
	Fixed Income Mutual Funds		5,347		5,347		-	-		-48
	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 December 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
	Multifamily Residential and Residential		-		-		-	-
	Mixed Use Real Estate
	Commercial Mixed Use Real Estate		4,400		-		-	4,400
	Commercial Real Estate		-		-		-	-
	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		$477		-		-	$477
	Condominium and Cooperative Apartment
	Multifamily Residential and Residential		325		-		-	325
	Mixed Use Real Estate
	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 December 31, 2014:
	Fair Value Derived	Valuation Technique Utilized	Significant Unobservable Input(s)	Minimum Value	Maximum Value	Weighted Average Value
	$4,400	Income approach only	Capitalization rate	N/A(1)	N/A(1)	7.50%
	(1)  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)	Minimum Value	Maximum Value	Weighted Average Value
	$4,607	Income approach only	Capitalization rate	N/A(1)	N/A(1)	7.50%
			Reduction for planned expedited disposal	N/A(1)	N/A(1)	0.40%
	802	Blended income and sales comparison approaches	Reduction to the sales comparison value to reconcile differences between comparable sales	0.00%	15.00%	5.00%
			Capitalization rate (income approach component)	7.80%	8.50%	8.30%
			Reduction for planned expedited disposal	20.00%	30.00%	26.00%
	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(1)	N/A(1)	17.00%
	-1	Only one loan in population.
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping	The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows:
				Fair Value at December 31, 2014 Using
	At December 31, 2014	Carrying		Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Total
		Amount		Inputs	Inputs	Inputs
	Assets:
	Cash and due from banks	$78,187		$78,187	$-	$-	$78,187
	Investment securities held to maturity (TRUPS)	5,367		-	-	6,315	6,315
	Loans, net (excluding impaired loans carried at fair value)	4,096,347		-	-	4,188,137	4,188,137
	Accrued interest receivable	12,664		-	104	12,558	12,664
	MSR	351		-	351	-	351
	FHLBNY capital stock	58,407		N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
	Liabilities:
	Savings, money market and checking accounts	1,733,474		1,733,474	-	-	1,733,474
	CDs	926,318		-	934,324	-	934,324
	Escrow and other deposits	91,921		91,921	-	-	91,921
	FHLBNY Advances	1,173,725		-	1,186,069	-	1,186,069
	Trust Preferred securities payable	70,680		-	70,680	-	70,680
	Accrued interest payable	2,729		-	2,729	-	2,729
				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 (excluding impaired loans carried at fair value)	3,668,457		-	-	3,707,695	3,707,695
	Loans 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

REGULATORY_MATTERS_Tables

REGULATORY MATTERS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
REGULATORY MATTERS [Abstract]
Summary of Regulatory Capital Requirements	As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Bank satisfied all criteria necessary to be categorized as "well capitalized" under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action.  To be categorized as "well capitalized," the Bank was required to maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier I risk-based, and Tier I leverage ratios as set forth in the following tables:
					For Capital			To Be Categorized as "Well Capitalized"
		Actual			Adequacy Purposes
	As of December 31, 2014	Amount	Ratio		Amount	Ratio		Amount	Ratio
	Tangible capital	$406,910	9.20%		$176,998	4.00%		$221,247	5.00%
	Leverage capital	406,910	9.20		176,998	4.0		221,247	5.00
	Tier I risk-based capital (to risk weighted assets)	406,910	12.33		131,994	4.0		197,991	6.00
	Total risk-based capital (to risk weighted assets)	425,428	12.89		263,988	8.0		329,985	10.00
					For Capital			To Be Categorized as "Well Capitalized"
		Actual			Adequacy Purposes
	As of December 31, 2013	Amount	Ratio		Amount	Ratio		Amount	Ratio
	Tangible capital	$376,717	9.52%		$158,298	4.0%		$197,872	5.00%
	Leverage capital	376,717	9.52		158,298	4.0		197,872	5.00
	Tier I risk-based capital (to risk weighted assets)	376,717	12.64		119,169	4.0		178,753	6.00
	Total risk-based capital (to risk weighted assets)	397,935	13.36		238,338	8.0		297,922	10.00
Reconciliation of Stockholders' Equity to Regulatory Capital for the Bank	The following is a reconciliation of stockholders' equity to regulatory capital for the Bank:
		At December 31, 2014				At December 31, 2013
				Total Risk-Based Capital				Total
								Risk-Based Capital
		Tangible Capital	Leverage Capital			Tangible Capital	Leverage Capital
	Stockholders' equity	$454,095	$454,095	$454,095		$427,209	$427,209	$427,209
	Non-allowable assets:
	MSR	-35	-35	-35		-63	-63	-63
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss	8,488	8,488	8,488		5,209	5,209	5,209
	Goodwill	-55,638	-55,638	-55,638		-55,638	-55,638	-55,638
	Tier 1 risk-based capital	406,910	406,910	406,910		376,717	376,717	376,717
	General regulatory valuation allowance	-	-	18,518		-	-	21,218
	Total (Tier 2) risk based capital	406,910	406,910	425,428		376,717	376,717	397,935
	Minimum capital requirement	176,998	176,998	263,988		158,298	158,298	238,338
	Regulatory capital excess	$229,912	$229,912	$161,440		$218,419	$218,419	$159,597

UNAUDITED_QUARTERLY_FINANCIAL_1

UNAUDITED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
UNAUDITED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION [Abstract]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]	The following represents the unaudited condensed consolidated results of operations for each of the quarters during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013:
		For the three months ended
		March 31,	June 30,	30-Sep-14	31-Dec-14
		2014	2014
	Net interest income	$30,255	$30,594	$31,959	$31,728
	Provision (credit) for loan losses	281	-1,130	-501	-522
	Net interest income after provision for loan losses	29,974	31,724	32,460	32,250
	Non-interest income	3,060	1,565	1,817	2,596
	Non-interest expense	15,823	15,298	14,724	15,231
	Income before income taxes	17,211	17,991	19,553	19,615
	Income tax expense	7,177	7,531	7,788	7,628
	Net income	$10,034	$10,460	$11,765	$11,987
	EPS (1):
	Basic	$0.28	$0.29	$0.33	$0.33
	Diluted	$0.28	$0.29	$0.33	$0.33
	(1) The quarterly EPS amounts, when added, may not coincide with the full fiscal year EPS reported on the Consolidated Statements of Operations due to differences in the computed weighted average shares outstanding as well as rounding differences.
		For the three months ended
		March 31,	June 30,	30-Sep-13	31-Dec-13
		2013	2013
	Net interest income	$32,314	$33,752	$31,653	$30,767
	Provision (credit) for loan losses	157	28	240	-56
	Net interest income after provision for loan losses	32,157	33,724	31,413	30,823
	Non-interest income	1,898	1,721	2,008	1,837
	Non-interest expense	16,309	15,347	15,575	15,461
	Income before income taxes	17,746	20,098	17,846	17,199
	Income tax expense	7,176	8,059	7,215	6,891
	Net income	$10,570	$12,039	$10,631	$10,308
	EPS (1):
	Basic	$0.30	$0.34	$0.30	$0.29
	Diluted	$0.30	$0.34	$0.30	$0.29
	(1) The quarterly EPS amounts, when added, may not coincide with the full fiscal year EPS reported on the Consolidated Statements of Operations due to differences in the computed weighted average shares outstanding as well as rounding differences.

CONDENSED_HOLDING_COMPANY_ONLY1

CONDENSED HOLDING COMPANY ONLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
CONDENSED HOLDING COMPANY ONLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS [Abstract]
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION	The following statements of condition as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the related statements of operations and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, reflect the Holding Company's investment in its wholly-owned subsidiaries, the Bank and 842 Manhattan Avenue Corp., and its unconsolidated subsidiary, Dime Community Capital Trust I, using, as deemed appropriate, the equity method of accounting:
	DIME COMMUNITY BANCSHARES, INC.
	CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
		At December 31,	At December 31,
		2014	2013
	ASSETS:
	Cash and due from banks	$58,112	$61,665
	Investment securities available-for-sale	3,736	3,558
	Trading securities	8,559	6,822
	MBS available-for-sale	496	573
	ESOP loan to subsidiary	3,222	3,401
	Investment in subsidiaries	454,095	427,083
	Other assets	3,798	3,435
	Total assets	$532,018	$506,537
	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
	Trust Preferred securities payable	$70,680	$70,680
	Other liabilities	1,613	351
	Stockholders' equity	459,725	435,506
	Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$532,018	$506,537
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	DIME COMMUNITY BANCSHARES, INC.
	CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(1)
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014	2013	2012
	Net interest loss	($4,748)	($4,851)	($4,830)
	Dividends received from Bank	18,050	54,500	20,000
	Non-interest income	1,376	812	1,493
	Non-interest expense	-643	-636	-635
	Income before income taxes and equity in	14,035	49,825	16,028
	undistributed earnings of direct subsidiaries
	Income tax credit	1,803	2,183	1,823
	Income before equity in undistributed earnings	15,838	52,008	17,851
	of direct subsidiaries
	Equity in (over-distributed) undistributed earnings of subsidiaries	28,408	-8,460	22,457
	Net income	$44,246	$43,548	$40,308
	(1) Other comprehensive income for the Holding Company approximated other comprehensive income for the consolidated Company during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS	DIME COMMUNITY BANCSHARES, INC.
	CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014	2013	2012
	Cash flows from Operating Activities:
	Net income	$44,246	$43,548	$40,308
	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
	Equity in over-distributed (undistributed) earnings of direct subsidiaries	-28,408	8,460	-22,457
	Net gain on the sale of investment securities available for sale	-997	-110	-941
	Net (gain) loss on trading securities	45	-265	(103)
	Decrease (Increase) in other assets	-489	355	1,866
	(Decrease) Increase in other liabilities	1,680	-595	-149
	Net cash provided by operating activities	16,077	51,393	18,524
	Cash flows from Investing Activities:
	Proceeds from sale of investment securities available-for-sale	3,780	366	2,418
	Proceeds from the sale of trading securities	7,056	131	-
	Purchases of investment securities available-for-sale	-3,884	-458	-403
	Reimbursement from subsidiary for purchases of investment securities available-for-sale	1,620	642	2,917
	Net purchases of trading securities	-8,839	-202	-2,997
	Principal collected on MBS available-for-sale	72	138	72
	Principal repayments on ESOP loan	179	166	154
	Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	-16	783	2,161
	Cash flows from Financing Activities:
	Common stock issued for exercise of stock options	278	11,228	5,608
	Equity award distribution	202	293	145
	Cash dividends paid to stockholders	-20,094	-19,716	-19,208
	Net cash used in financing activities	-19,614	-8,195	-13,455
	Net increase (decrease) in cash and due from banks	-3,553	43,981	7,230
	Cash and due from banks, beginning of period	61,665	17,684	10,454
	Cash and due from banks, end of period	$58,112	$61,665	$17,684

NATURE_OF_OPERATIONS_AND_SUMMA3

NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Sep. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2014		Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Sep. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2013		Mar. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
	RetailBranch																Segment
																	RetailBranch
Nature of Operations [Abstract]
Trust Preferred securities payable	$70,680								$70,680								$70,680	$70,680
Number of retail branches	25																25
Loans [Abstract]
Minimum performance period before a non-accrual loan is classified current																	6 months
Accounting for Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Goodwill	55,638								55,638								55,638	55,638
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]
Net income	11,987		11,765		10,460		10,034		10,308		10,631		12,039		10,570		44,246	43,548	40,308
Less: Dividends paid on earnings allocated to participating securities																	-168	-180	-184
Income attributable to common stock																	44,078	43,368	40,124
Weighted average common shares outstanding, including participating securities (in shares)																	36,174,962	35,507,765	34,623,287
Less: weighted average participating securities																	-301,785	-320,566	-327,326
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)																	35,873,177	35,187,199	34,295,961
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	$0.33	[1]	$0.33	[1]	$0.29	[1]	$0.28	[1]	$0.29	[1]	$0.30	[1]	$0.34	[1]	$0.30	[1]	$1.23	$1.24	$1.18
Income attributable to common stock																	$44,078	$43,368	$40,124
Weighted average common shares outstanding																	35,873,177	35,187,199	34,295,961
Weighted average common equivalent shares outstanding (in shares)																	75,339	119,073	68,492
Weighted average common equivalent shares outstanding (in shares)																	35,948,516	35,306,272	34,364,453
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	$0.33	[1]	$0.33	[1]	$0.29	[1]	$0.28	[1]	$0.29	[1]	$0.30	[1]	$0.34	[1]	$0.30	[1]	$1.23	$1.23	$1.17
Disclosure About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments																	1
Number of operating segments																	1
Customer measurement threshold to revenue, Minimum (in hundredths)																	10.00%
Stock Options [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Weighted average shares excluded from earnings per share calculation (in shares)																	293,272	901,037	1,279,708
Building [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation (in hundredths)																	2.22%
Building [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation (in hundredths)																	2.50%
Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation (in hundredths)																	10.00%
[1]	The quarterly EPS amounts, when added, may not coincide with the full fiscal year EPS reported on the Consolidated Statements of Operations due to differences in the computed weighted average shares outstanding as well as rounding differences.

CONVERSION_TO_STOCK_FORM_OF_OW1

CONVERSION TO STOCK FORM OF OWNERSHIP (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
CONVERSION TO STOCK FORM OF OWNERSHIP [Abstract]
Liquidation accounts	$11,522	$13,785

OTHER_COMPREHENSIVE_INCOME_LOS2

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Tax expense (benefit)	$7,628	$7,788	$7,531	$7,177	$6,891	$7,215	$8,059	$7,176	$30,124	$29,341	$26,890
Net income	11,987	11,765	10,460	10,034	10,308	10,631	12,039	10,570	44,246	43,548	40,308
Change in net unrealized gain during the period, tax									29	-162	1,102
Change in net unrealized gain during the period, after tax									-36	201	-1,339
Total defined benefit plans, tax									2,685	-3,765	-1,395
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax									-3,788	4,881	69
Securities Held-To-Maturity and Transferred Securities [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Change in non-credit component of OTTI, pre-tax									32	32	296
Change in non-credit component of OTTI, tax									16	16	134
Change in non-credit component of OTTI, after tax									16	16	162
Change in unrealized loss on securities transferred to held to maturity, pre-tax									65	271	202
Change in unrealized loss on securities transferred to held to maturity, tax									29	122	91
Change in unrealized loss on securities transferred to held to maturity, after tax									36	149	111
Total Securities held to maturity and transferred securities, before tax									97	303	498
Total securities held to maturity and transferred, tax									45	138	225
Total securities held to maturity and transferred securities, after tax									52	165	273
Securities Available-For-Sale [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net gain on securities									-997	-110	-1,022
Tax expense (benefit)									-450	-50	-461
Net income									-547	-60	-561
Change in net unrealized gain during the period, pre-tax									-65	363	-2,441
Change in net unrealized gain during the period, tax									-29	162	-1,102
Change in net unrealized gain during the period, after tax									-36	201	-1,339
Total securities available-for-sale, pre-tax									-1,062	253	-3,463
Total securities available-for-sale, tax									-479	112	-1,563
Total securities available-for-sale, after tax									-583	141	-1,900
Defined Benefit Plans [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Reclassification adjustment for expense included in salaries and employee benefits expense									1,044	2,396	2,166
Tax expense (benefit)									468	1,082	978
Net income									576	1,314	1,188
Change in the net actuarial gain or loss, pre-tax									-6,986	5,944	925
Change in the net actuarial gain or loss, tax									-3,153	2,683	417
Change in the net actuarial gain or loss, after tax									-3,833	3,261	508
Total defined benefit plans, pre-tax									-5,942	8,340	3,091
Total defined benefit plans, tax									-2,685	3,765	1,395
Total defined benefit plans, after tax									-3,257	4,575	1,696
Total other comprehensive income, before tax									-6,907	8,896	126
Total other comprehensive income, tax									-3,119	4,015	57
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax									($3,788)	$4,881	$69

OTHER_COMPREHENSIVE_INCOME_LOS3

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), Accumulated Other Comprehensive Gain (Loss) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	($4,759)	($9,640)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	-3,817	3,627
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	29	1,254
Net other comprehensive income during during the period	-3,788	4,881	69
Ending Balance	-8,547	-4,759	-9,640
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	52	165
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	0	0
Net other comprehensive income during during the period	52	165
Ending Balance	-826	-878
Securities Available-For-Sale [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	1,319	1,178
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	-36	201
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	-547	-60
Net other comprehensive income during during the period	-583	141
Ending Balance	736	1,319
Defined Benefit Plans [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	-5,200	-9,775
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	-3,833	3,261
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	576	1,314
Net other comprehensive income during during the period	-3,257	4,575
Ending Balance	($8,457)	($5,200)

INVESTMENT_AND_MORTGAGEBACKED_2

INVESTMENT AND MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Investment Securities Held To Maturity [Abstract]
Federal funds sold and other short-term investments	$2,165	$1,845	$2,413
Bank Owned Life Insurance	82,614	55,871
Book Value	5,367	5,341
Fair value of investment securities held to maturity	6,315	5,163
Investment Securities Available For Sale [Abstract]
Fair Value	70
Pooled Trust Preferred Held To Maturity Securities TRUPS [Member]
Investment Securities Available For Sale [Abstract]
Purchase Amortized / Historical Cost	15,815	15,885
Recorded Amortized/Historical Cost	5,367	5,341
Unrealized Gains	1,119	118
Unrealized Losses	-171	-296
Fair Value	6,315	5,163
Registered Mutual Funds Available For Sale [Member]
Investment Securities Available For Sale [Abstract]
Purchase Amortized / Historical Cost	3,860	2,866
Recorded Amortized/Historical Cost	3,860	2,760
Unrealized Gains	0	815
Unrealized Losses	-124	-17
Fair Value	3,736	3,558
Agency Notes [Member]
Investment Securities Available For Sale [Abstract]
Purchase Amortized / Historical Cost	70	15,070
Recorded Amortized/Historical Cost	70	15,070
Unrealized Gains	0	21
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	24,154	28,407
Recorded Amortized/Historical Cost	24,154	28,407
Unrealized Gains	1,453	1,552
Unrealized Losses	0	0
Fair Value	25,607	29,959
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Issued By GSEs [Member]
Investment Securities Available For Sale [Abstract]
Purchase Amortized / Historical Cost		319
Recorded Amortized/Historical Cost		319
Unrealized Gains		2
Unrealized Losses		0
Fair Value		321
Private Issuer Pass Through MBS [Member]
Investment Securities Available For Sale [Abstract]
Purchase Amortized / Historical Cost	449	662
Recorded Amortized/Historical Cost	449	662
Unrealized Gains	6	18
Unrealized Losses	0	0
Fair Value	455	680
Private Issuer CMOs [Member]
Investment Securities Available For Sale [Abstract]
Purchase Amortized / Historical Cost	343	574
Recorded Amortized/Historical Cost	343	574
Unrealized Gains	4	9
Unrealized Losses	0	0
Fair Value	$347	$583

INVESTMENT_AND_MORTGAGEBACKED_3

INVESTMENT AND MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES, Fiscal Year Maturity and Other Disclosures (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 01, 2008
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Amortized Cost Basis, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Due after one year through three years	$70
Amortized Cost, Total	70
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Due after one year through three 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	3,780	366	22,415
Net gain recognized on sale of investment securities available for sale	997	110	941
Proceeds from the sales of mortgage backed securities available for sale	0	0	21,949
Net gain recognized on sale of mortgage backed securities available for sale	0	0	81
Amortized cost of securities transferred				19,922
Unrealized loss on securities transferred recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income loss net of tax				8,420
Transfers [Member]
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings [Roll Forward]
Cumulative balance at the beginning of the period	997	1,268
Amortization of Transfer Loss	-65	-271
Cumulative balance at end of the period	932	997
Pooled Trust Preferred Held To Maturity Securities [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Fair Value	6,315	5,163
Schedule Of Available For Sale And Held For Maturity Securities [Line Items]
Securities Weighted Average Term To Maturity (in years)	20 years
Number of securities deemed have OTTI	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	8,974
OTTI recognized on securities with previous OTTI		0	181
Reductions and transfers to credit-related OTTI		0	0
Amortization of previously recognized OTTI	0	0	-210
Cumulative balance at end of the period	8,945	8,945	8,945
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	930
OTTI recognized on securities with previous OTTI		0	6
Reductions and transfers to credit-related OTTI		0	-181
Amortization of previously recognized OTTI	-32	-33	-121
Cumulative balance at end of the period	569	601	634
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	9,904
OTTI recognized on securities with previous OTTI		0	187
Reductions and transfers to credit-related OTTI		0	-181
Amortization of previously recognized OTTI	-32	-33	-331
Cumulative balance at end of the period	9,514	9,546	9,579
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)	16 years 9 months 18 days
Weighted average duration of mortgage backed securities available for sale	1 year 1 month 6 days
Mutual Fund Investments [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	106	348	1,425
Reductions and transfers to credit-related OTTI	-106	-242	-1,077
Cumulative balance at end of the period	$0	$106	$348

INVESTMENT_AND_MORTGAGEBACKED_4

INVESTMENT AND MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 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	$0
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	2,571	5,163
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value, Total	2,571	5,163
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	0
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses	163	1,775
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses, Total	163	1,775
Available For Sale And Held To Maturity Securities Other [Abstract]
Number of TRUP securities not deemed have OTTI	2
Amortized cost of TRUP securities not deemed to have OTTI	0
Cumulative unrealized loss on securities deemed impaired	0
Registered Mututal Funds Member [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	3,736
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	3,736
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	124
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	124
Private Label Pass-Through Certificate [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		536
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		536
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		17
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		$17

LOANS_Details

LOANS (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total Real estate, net	$4,117,411	$3,697,380

LOANS_Credit_Quality_Indicator

LOANS, Credit Quality Indicator (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 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]
Real estate loans not individually assigned a credit rating	$9,091	[1]	$11,370	[1]
Financing Receivable, Net	73,500		73,956
Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Real estate loans not individually assigned a credit rating	0	[1]	0	[1]
Financing Receivable, Net	3,298,448		2,922,550
Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Real estate loans not individually assigned a credit rating	0	[1]	0	[1]
Financing Receivable, Net	328,667		375,910
Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Real estate loans not individually assigned a credit rating	0	[1]	0	[1]
Financing Receivable, Net	416,796		324,696
Construction Loan Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Real estate loans not individually assigned a credit rating	0	[1]	0	[1]
Financing Receivable, Net	0		268
Total Real Estate Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Real estate loans not individually assigned a credit rating	9,091	[1]	11,370	[1]
Financing Receivable, Net	4,117,411		3,697,380
Consumer Loan [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Net	1,829		2,139
Pass [Member] | One-to four Family Residential and Cooperative Unit [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total real estate loans individually assigned a credit rating	60,764		53,472
Pass [Member] | Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total real estate loans individually assigned a credit rating	3,271,430		2,900,979
Pass [Member] | Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total real estate loans individually assigned a credit rating	317,718		364,808
Pass [Member] | Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total real estate loans individually assigned a credit rating	391,227		299,122
Pass [Member] | Construction Loan Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total real estate loans individually assigned a credit rating	0		0
Pass [Member] | Total Real Estate Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total real estate loans individually assigned a credit rating	4,041,139		3,618,381
Special Mention [Member] | One-to four Family Residential and Cooperative Unit [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total real estate loans individually assigned a credit rating	1,370		6,651
Special Mention [Member] | Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total real estate loans individually assigned a credit rating	20,738		17,938
Special Mention [Member] | Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total real estate loans individually assigned a credit rating	4,944		5,203
Special Mention [Member] | Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total real estate loans individually assigned a credit rating	6,431		4,420
Special Mention [Member] | Construction Loan Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total real estate loans individually assigned a credit rating	0		0
Special Mention [Member] | Total Real Estate Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total real estate loans individually assigned a credit rating	33,483		34,212
Substandard [Member] | One-to four Family Residential and Cooperative Unit [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total real estate loans individually assigned a credit rating	2,275		2,463
Substandard [Member] | Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total real estate loans individually assigned a credit rating	6,280		3,633
Substandard [Member] | Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total real estate loans individually assigned a credit rating	6,005		4,579
Substandard [Member] | Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total real estate loans individually assigned a credit rating	19,138		21,154
Substandard [Member] | Construction Loan Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total real estate loans individually assigned a credit rating	0		268
Substandard [Member] | Total Real Estate Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total real estate loans individually assigned a credit rating	33,698		32,097
Doubtful [Member] | One-to four Family Residential and Cooperative Unit [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total real estate loans individually assigned a credit rating	0		0
Doubtful [Member] | Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total real estate loans individually assigned a credit rating	0		0
Doubtful [Member] | Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total real estate loans individually assigned a credit rating	0		1,320
Doubtful [Member] | Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total real estate loans individually assigned a credit rating	0		0
Doubtful [Member] | Construction Loan Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total real estate loans individually assigned a credit rating	0		0
Doubtful [Member] | Total Real Estate Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total real estate loans individually assigned a credit rating	0		1,320
Consumer Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Net	1,829		2,139
Consumer Loans [Member] | Performing Financing Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Net	1,825		2,136
Consumer Loans [Member] | Non-accrual Financing Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Net	$4		$3
[1]	Amount comprised of fully performing one- to four-family residential and condominium or cooperative apartment loans with balances equal to or less than the FNMA Limits.

LOANS_Past_Due_Details

LOANS, Past Due (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Loan		Loan
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Number of Real Estate Loans More Than 90 Days Past Due On Contractual Balloon Payment	8		5
Real Estate Loans More Than 90 Days Past Due On Contractual Balloon Payment	$3,333		$1,031
One-to Four-Family Residential and Cooperative Unit [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
30 to 59 Days Past Due	240		143
60 to 89 Days Past Due	0		302
Loans 90 Days or More Past Due and Still Accruing Interest	0		0
Non-accrual	1,310	[1]	1,242	[2]
Total Past Due	1,550		1,687
Current	71,950		72,269
Total Loans	73,500		73,956
Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
30 to 59 Days Past Due	1,187		744
60 to 89 Days Past Due	0		0
Loans 90 Days or More Past Due and Still Accruing Interest	2,922		1,031
Non-accrual	167	[1]	1,197	[2]
Total Past Due	4,276		2,972
Current	3,294,172		2,919,578
Total Loans	3,298,448		2,922,550
Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
30 to 59 Days Past Due	0		0
60 to 89 Days Past Due	0		0
Loans 90 Days or More Past Due and Still Accruing Interest	411		0
Non-accrual	0	[1]	4,400	[2]
Total Past Due	411		4,400
Current	328,256		371,510
Total Loans	328,667		375,910
Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
30 to 59 Days Past Due	0		404
60 to 89 Days Past Due	0		0
Loans 90 Days or More Past Due and Still Accruing Interest	0		0
Non-accrual	4,717	[1]	5,707	[2]
Total Past Due	4,717		6,111
Current	412,079		318,585
Total Loans	416,796		324,696
Construction [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
30 to 59 Days Past Due	0		0
60 to 89 Days Past Due	0		0
Loans 90 Days or More Past Due and Still Accruing Interest	0		0
Non-accrual	0	[1]	0	[2]
Total Past Due	0		0
Current	0		268
Total Loans	0		268
Total Real Estate Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
30 to 59 Days Past Due	1,427		1,291
60 to 89 Days Past Due	0		302
Loans 90 Days or More Past Due and Still Accruing Interest	3,333		1,031
Non-accrual	6,194	[1]	12,546	[2]
Total Past Due	10,954		15,170
Current	4,106,457		3,682,210
Total Loans	4,117,411		3,697,380
Consumer Loan [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
30 to 59 Days Past Due	2		6
60 to 89 Days Past Due	0		4
Loans 90 Days or More Past Due and Still Accruing Interest	0		0
Non-accrual	4	[1]	3	[2]
Total Past Due	6		13
Current	1,823		2,126
Total Loans	$1,829		$2,139
[1]	Includes all loans on non-accrual status regardless of the number of days such loans were delinquent as of December 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_Troubled_Debt_Restructur

LOANS, Troubled Debt Restructurings (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
	Loan	Loan
Troubled Debt Restructuring On Receivables [Abstract]
Financing Receivables Modification Accrual Status Number Of Contracts	9	10
Financing Receivable Modification Recorded Investment In Accrual Status	$15,100	$18,620
Financing Receivables Modification Non Accrual Status Number Of Contracts	2	2
Financing Receivable Modification Recorded Investment In Non Accrual Status	4,717	5,707
Summary of activity related to TDRs for the period [Abstract]
Allocated allowance on TDRs	19	451
Reduction in allocated allowance on TDRS during the period	0	0
Number of TDRS for which allocated reserves were no longer deemed warranted	0	0
Reduction in allocated allowance on TDRS disposed of	0	0
Number of troubled debt restructured loans disposed of in period with charge offs recognized	0	1
TDRs which defaulted within twelve months following the modification	0	0
Delinquent Serviced Loans Subject To First Loss Position [Abstract]
Number of financing receivables that are 90 days or more past due that have been sold and remain subject to a recourse provision.		0
Financing Receivable Sold To FNMA Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due		0
Number Of Financing Receivables That Are Less Than90 Days Past Due But More Than30 Days Past Due That Have Been Sold And Remain Subject To Recourse Provision		1
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 89 Days Past Due		400
One-to Four-Family Residential and Cooperative Unit [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring On Receivables [Abstract]
Number of Contracts	2	3
Recorded Investment	605	934
Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring On Receivables [Abstract]
Number of Contracts	4	4
Recorded Investment	1,105	1,148
Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring On Receivables [Abstract]
Number of Contracts	1	0
Recorded Investment	4,400	0
Summary of activity related to TDRs for the period [Abstract]
Financing Receivable Modifications Number Of Contracts In Period	1	0
Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment	4,400	0
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment	4,400	0
Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring On Receivables [Abstract]
Number of Contracts	4	5
Recorded Investment	13,707	22,245
Summary of activity related to TDRs for the period [Abstract]
Financing Receivable Modifications Number Of Contracts In Period	1	0
Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment	3,500	0
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment	3,500	0
Total Real Estate Loans Receivable [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring On Receivables [Abstract]
Number of Contracts	11	12
Recorded Investment	19,817	24,327
Summary of activity related to TDRs for the period [Abstract]
Financing Receivable Modifications Number Of Contracts In Period	2	0
Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment	7,900	0
Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment	$7,900	$0

ALLOWANCE_FOR_LOAN_LOSSES_AND_2

ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES AND RESERVE FOR FIRST LOSS POSITION (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Non-Impaired Substandard Component of the Allowance for Loans Losses	$371	$53
Financing Receivable Allowance for credit losses, Special mention loans	228	185
Increase (Decrease) in the balance of Substandard non impaired loans	12,755
One To Four Family Residential And Cooperative Unit Allowance [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	236	344	480
Provision (credit) for loan losses	-164	-187	624
Charge-offs	-46	-117	-777
Recoveries	124	196	17
Transfer from (to) reserve for loan Commitments			0
Ending Balance	150	236	344
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Additional Information [Abstract]
Loans, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	605	1,199	1,291
Loans, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	72,895	72,757	90,585
Allowance for Credit Losses, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	0	0	7
Allowance for Credit Losses, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	150	236	337
Multifamily Residential And Residential Mixed Use Allowance [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	13,840	14,299	14,313
Provision (credit) for loan losses	-76	10	1,583
Charge-offs	-87	-504	-2,478
Recoveries	175	35	829
Transfer from (to) reserve for loan Commitments			52
Ending Balance	13,852	13,840	14,299
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Additional Information [Abstract]
Loans, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	1,272	2,345	2,460
Loans, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	3,297,176	2,920,205	2,673,909
Allowance for Credit Losses, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	0	0	0
Allowance for Credit Losses, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	13,852	13,840	14,299
Commercial Mixed Use Real Estate Allowance [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	3,003	2,474	1,528
Provision (credit) for loan losses	-1,710	891	1,744
Charge-offs	-30	-391	-821
Recoveries	381	29	18
Transfer from (to) reserve for loan Commitments			5
Ending Balance	1,644	3,003	2,474
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Additional Information [Abstract]
Loans, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	4,400	4,400	1,900
Loans, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	324,267	371,510	338,233
Allowance for Credit Losses, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	0	1,320	0
Allowance for Credit Losses, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	1,644	1,683	2,474
Consumer Loan [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	24	27	26
Provision (credit) for loan losses	9	18	11
Charge-offs	-9	-21	-10
Recoveries	0	0	0
Transfer from (to) reserve for loan Commitments			0
Ending Balance	24	24	27
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Additional Information [Abstract]
Loans, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	0	0	0
Loans, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	1,829	2,139	2,423
Allowance for Credit Losses, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	0	0	0
Allowance for Credit Losses, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	24	24	27
Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	3,047	3,382	3,783
Provision (credit) for loan losses	72	-342	56
Charge-offs	-306	-9	-521
Recoveries	10	16	39
Transfer from (to) reserve for loan Commitments			25
Ending Balance	2,823	3,047	3,382
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Additional Information [Abstract]
Loans, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	13,707	22,245	47,493
Loans, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	403,089	302,451	347,038
Allowance for Credit Losses, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	19	451	513
Allowance for Credit Losses, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	2,804	2,596	2,869
Construction [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	3	24	124
Provision (credit) for loan losses	-3	-21	-97
Charge-offs	0	0	-3
Recoveries	0	0	0
Transfer from (to) reserve for loan Commitments			0
Ending Balance	0	3	24
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Additional Information [Abstract]
Loans, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	0	0	0
Loans, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	0	268	476
Allowance for Credit Losses, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	0	0	0
Allowance for Credit Losses, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	0	3	24
Total Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	20,129	20,523	20,228
Provision (credit) for loan losses	-1,881	351	3,910
Charge-offs	-469	-1,021	-4,600
Recoveries	690	276	903
Transfer from (to) reserve for loan Commitments			82
Ending Balance	18,469	20,129	20,523
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Additional Information [Abstract]
Loans, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	19,984	30,189	53,144
Loans, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	4,097,427	3,667,191	3,450,241
Allowance for Credit Losses, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	19	1,771	520
Allowance for Credit Losses, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	$18,450	$18,358	$20,003

ALLOWANCE_FOR_LOAN_LOSSES_AND_3

ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES AND RESERVE FOR FIRST LOSS POSITION, Summary of Impaired Real Estate Loans (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	$16,649		$11,876		$39,162
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	5,500		19,797		15,534
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	14,484	[1]	10,535	[1]	37,656
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	5,500	[1]	19,654	[1]	15,488
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Allocated Reserves Within Allowance For Loan Losses Recognized For Impaired Receivables	0		0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Allocated Reserves Within Allowance For Loan Losses Recognized For Impaired Receivables	19		1,771		520
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment	13,004		27,920		38,179
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment	11,118		16,259		21,151
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Interest Income	530		1,505		2,145
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Interest Income	495		871		765
One-to Four-Family Residential and Cooperative Unit [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	646		1,066		1,079
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0		255		258
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	605	[1]	987	[1]	1,079
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0	[1]	212	[1]	212
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Allocated Reserves Within Allowance For Loan Losses Recognized For Impaired Receivables	0		0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Allocated Reserves Within Allowance For Loan Losses Recognized For Impaired Receivables	0		0		7
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment	747		1,010		867
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment	41		211		452
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Interest Income	58		42		55
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Interest Income	0		14		19
Multifamily Residential And Residential Mixed Use Allowance [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	1,272		2,494		2,767
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0		0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	1,272	[1]	2,345	[1]	2,460
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0	[1]	0	[1]	0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Allocated Reserves Within Allowance For Loan Losses Recognized For Impaired Receivables	0		0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Allocated Reserves Within Allowance For Loan Losses Recognized For Impaired Receivables	0		0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment	2,147		2,851		5,434
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment	0		0		420
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Interest Income	87		163		341
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Interest Income	0		0		0
Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	4,425		0		1,900
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0		4,500		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	4,400	[1]	0	[1]	1,900
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0	[1]	4,400	[1]	0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Allocated Reserves Within Allowance For Loan Losses Recognized For Impaired Receivables	0		0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Allocated Reserves Within Allowance For Loan Losses Recognized For Impaired Receivables	0		1,320		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment	2,640		1,272		2,516
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment	1,760		880		192
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Interest Income	237		200		74
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Interest Income	0		0		0
Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	10,306		8,316		33,416
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	5,500		15,042		15,276
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	8,207	[1]	7,203	[1]	32,217
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	5,500	[1]	15,042	[1]	15,276
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Allocated Reserves Within Allowance For Loan Losses Recognized For Impaired Receivables	0		0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Allocated Reserves Within Allowance For Loan Losses Recognized For Impaired Receivables	19		451		513
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment	7,470		22,787		29,362
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment	9,317		15,168		20,087
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Interest Income	148		1,100		1,675
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Interest Income	495		857		746
Construction [Member]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0		0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0		0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0	[1]	0	[1]	0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0	[1]	0	[1]	0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Allocated Reserves Within Allowance For Loan Losses Recognized For Impaired Receivables	0		0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Allocated Reserves Within Allowance For Loan Losses Recognized For Impaired Receivables	0		0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment	0		0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment	0		0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Interest Income	0		0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Interest Income	$0		$0		$0
[1]	The recorded investment excludes accrued interest receivable and loan origination fees, net, due to immateriality.

ALLOWANCE_FOR_LOAN_LOSSES_AND_4

ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES AND RESERVE FOR FIRST LOSS POSITION, First Loss Position and Related Reserve Liability (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Reserve For First Loss Position [Abstract]
Outstanding balance of multifamily loans serviced for FNMA at period end	$0		$208,375		$256,731
Total First Loss Position at end of period	0		15,428		15,428
Reserve Liability On The First Loss Position [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	1,040		1,383		2,993
Credit for losses on problem loans(1)	-1,040	[1]	-305	[1]	-1,286	[1]
Charge-offs	0		-38		-324
Balance at end of period	0		1,040		1,383
Reduction of First Loss Position From Loan Payoff					$928
[1]	Amount recognized as a portion of mortgage banking income during the period.

MORTGAGE_SERVICING_ACTIVITIES_2

MORTGAGE SERVICING ACTIVITIES AND MORTGAGE BANKING INCOME (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
NET MORTGAGE BANKING INCOME [Abstract]
Servicing loans outstanding	$24,253		$247,263		$361,820
Borrowers' escrow balances held	295		4,378
Aggregate mortgage servicing right balance outstanding	351		628		1,115
Net mortgage banking income presented in the consolidated statements of operations [Abstract]
Gain on the sale of loans originated for sale	27		13		68
Credit to reduce the liability for the First Loss Position	1,040	[1]	305	[1]	1,286	[1]
Mortgage banking fees	158		155		414
Net mortgage banking income	$1,225		$473		$1,768
[1]	Amount recognized as a portion of mortgage banking income during the period.

PREMISES_AND_FIXED_ASSETS_NET_1

PREMISES AND FIXED ASSETS, NET (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$53,144		$51,543
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	-28,079	[1]	-25,466	[1]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Total	25,065		26,077
Premises held for sale	0		3,624
Depreciation expense	2,630		2,780		2,828
Proceeds from the sales of premises and fixed assets	4,273				17,477
Gain or loss on sale of premises and fixed assets	649				13,726
Land [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	7,067		7,067
Buildings [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	19,952		19,445
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	12,045		11,665
Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$14,080		$13,366
[1]	At December 31, 2013, the Company had a pending contract of sale on a real estate premises with a net book value of $3,624. The sale was completed during the year ended December 31, 2014 and the net proceeds from the sale exceeded the current book value.

FHLBNY_CAPITAL_STOCK_Details

FHLBNY CAPITAL STOCK (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
FHLBNY CAPITAL STOCK [Abstract]
FHLBNY capital stock (in shares)	584,070	480,508
FHLBNY capital stock (in dollars per share)	$100	$100
Federal Home Loan Bank stock dividend	$2,091	$1,698	$2,124

DUE_TO_DEPOSITORS_Details

DUE TO DEPOSITORS (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Deposits [Abstract]
Savings accounts	$372,753		$376,900
Certificates of deposit ("CDs")	926,318		828,409
Money market accounts	1,094,698		1,040,079
Interest bearing checking accounts	78,430		87,301
Non-interest bearing checking accounts	187,593		174,457
Total deposits	2,659,792		2,507,146
Weighted Average Rate Domestic Deposit Liabilities [Abstract]
Savings accounts (in hundredths)	0.05%		0.05%
Certificates of deposit ("CDs") (in hundredths)	1.43%		1.55%
Money market accounts (in hundredths)	0.61%		0.50%
Interest bearing checking accounts (in hundredths)	0.08%		0.08%
Effective cost on noninterest bearing accounts (in hundredths)	0.00%		0.00%
TOTAL (in hundredths)	0.76%		0.73%
Maturities of Time Deposits [Abstract]
2015	504,939
2016	113,041
2017	87,517
2018	99,067
2019	110,392
2020 and beyond	11,362
TOTAL	926,318
Weighted Average Rate of Time Deposits [Abstract]
2015	1.10%
2016	1.32%
2017	1.84%
2018	2.25%
2019	1.98%
2020 and beyond	1.71%
TOTAL	1.43%	[1]
Weighted average cost of CDs, inclusive of their contractual compounding of interest (in hundredths)	1.43%
Aggregate amount of CDs $100,000 or More	$122,603		$77,369
[1]	The weighted average cost of CDs, inclusive of their contractual compounding of interest, was 1.43% at December 31, 2014.

SECURITIES_SOLD_UNDER_AGREEMEN2

SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE (REPOs) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE (REPOs) [Abstract]
Balance outstanding at end of period	$0	$0	$0
Average interest cost at end of period (in hundredths)	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Average balance outstanding during period	0	0	132,910
Average interest cost during the period (in hundredths)	0.00%	0.00%	26.24%	[1]
Estimated fair value of underlying collateral	0	0	0
Maximum balance outstanding at month end during the year	0	0	195,000
Prepayment charge included in interest expense	$0	$0	$28,772
Average interest cost related to prepayment charge (in hundredths)	0.00%	0.00%	4.33%
[1]	Excluding a prepayment charge of $28,772 included in interest expense on borrowed funds in the consolidated statements of operations, the average interest cost would have been 4.33% during the year ended December 31, 2012.

FHLBNY_ADVANCES_Details

FHLBNY ADVANCES (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Federal Home Loan Bank, Advances, Branch of FHLB Bank [Line Items]
FHLBNY advances	$1,173,725	$910,000
Average interest cost (in hundredths)	2.28%	2.89%	2.96%
Federal Home Loan Bank, Advances, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2015	569,500
2016	151,000
2017	302,075
2018	77,100
2019	36,250
2020 and beyond	37,800
Total	1,173,725
Interest rate on outstanding advances (in hundredths)	1.74%	2.35%
FHLBNY Borrowing Capacity	$1,568,197	$1,203,939
Federal Home Loan Bank, Advances, Maturities Summary, Average Interest Rate of Amounts Due [Abstract]
2015	1.48%
2016	2.03%
2017	2.04%
2018	1.63%
2019	1.80%
2020 and beyond	2.46%
TOTAL	1.74%

SUBORDINATED_NOTES_PAYABLE_AND1

SUBORDINATED NOTES PAYABLE AND TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES PAYABLE (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Subordinated Borrowing [Line Items]
Interest rate (in hundredths)	7.00%	7.00%
Trust preferred securities outstanding	$70,680	$70,680
Interest expense recorded on the trust preferred securities	$5,024	$5,024	$5,024

INCOME_TAXES_Details

INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract]
Federal									$21,232	$22,475	$21,607
State and City									8,121	7,806	7,351
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total									29,353	30,281	28,958
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract]
Federal									540	362	-1,395
State and City									231	-1,302	-673
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total									771	-940	-2,068
Federal, Total									21,772	22,837	20,212
State and City, Total									8,352	6,504	6,678
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total	7,628	7,788	7,531	7,177	6,891	7,215	8,059	7,176	30,124	29,341	26,890
Income Tax Reconciliation [Abstract]
Tax at Federal statutory rate									26,029	25,511	23,519
State and local taxes, net of federal income tax benefit									5,466	4,228	4,341
Benefit plan differences									-156	-445	-114
Adjustments for prior period tax returns									-164	422	63
Investment in BOLI									-610	-585	-591
Adjustment for unrecognized tax benefits									0	0	0
Other, net									-441	210	-328
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total	7,628	7,788	7,531	7,177	6,891	7,215	8,059	7,176	30,124	29,341	26,890
Effective tax rate (in hundredths)									40.51%	40.25%	40.02%
Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract]
Allowance for loan losses	8,261				9,518				8,261	9,518
Employee benefit plans	19,487				15,478				19,487	15,478
Credit component of OTTI	4,023				4,088				4,023	4,088
Tax effect of other components of income on securities deferred asset	109				0				109	0
Other	1,515				2,435				1,515	2,435
Total deferred tax assets	33,395				31,519				33,395	31,519
Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract]
Tax effect of other components of income on investment securities and MBS	0				559				0	559
Difference in book and tax carrying value of fixed assets	983				986				983	986
Other	16				109				16	109
Total deferred tax liabilities	999				1,654				999	1,654
Net deferred tax asset (recorded in other assets)	32,396				29,865				32,396	29,865
Bad debt reserve subject to recapture [Abstract]
Accumulated bad debt reserves for which no provision for income tax was required to be recorded	15,158				15,158				15,158	15,158
Additional income tax expense due to bad debt recapture									$6,844	$6,844

EMPLOYEE_BENEFIT_PLANS_Details

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Eligibility age, Minimum	21 years
Eligibility service period, Minimum	1 year
Age of eligibility for outside director under Director Retirement Plan	75 years
Employee Retirement Plan [Member]
Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Service Cost	$0	$0	$0
Interest Cost	1,003	877	921
Expected return on plan assets	-1,774	-1,518	-1,451
Amortization of unrealized loss	948	1,803	1,792
Net periodic cost	177	1,162	1,262
Reconciliation of Projected benefit obligation [Roll Forward]
Accumulated benefit obligation at end of period	27,635	22,751
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of period	22,751	24,640
Actuarial adjustment	0	0
Service Cost	0	0	0
Interest Cost	1,003	877	921
Actuarial Loss	5,166	-1,541
Benefit payments	-1,183	-1,099
Settlements	-102	-126
Projected benefit obligation at end of period	27,635	22,751	24,640
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	24,402	20,958
Return on plan assets	1,327	4,156
Contributions	13	513
Benefit payments	-1,183	-1,099
Settlements	-102	-126
Balance at end of period	24,457	24,402	20,958
Funded Status [Abstract]
Deficiency of plan assets over projected benefit obligation	-3,178	1,651
Accrued retirement expense included in other liabilities	-3,178	1,651
Change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of period	-8,798	-14,780
Adjustment for change in actuarial calculation		0
Amortization of unrealized loss	948	1,803	1,792
Loss recognized during the year	-5,613	4,179
Balance at the end of the period	-13,463	-8,798	-14,780
Period end component of accumulated other comprehensive loss (net of tax)	7,384	4,826
Employer contributions in next fiscal year	14
Actuarial losses anticipated to be recognized as component of net periodic cost	1,677
Assumptions Used in Calculations [Abstract]
Discount rate used for net periodic cost (credit) (in hundredths)	4.56%	3.67%	4.15%
Discount rate used to determine benefit obligation at period end (in hundredths)	3.72%	4.56%	3.67%
Expected long-term return on plan assets used for net periodic cost (credit) (in hundredths)	7.50%	7.50%	7.50%
Expected long-term return on plan assets used to determine benefit obligation at period end (in hundredths)	7.00%	7.50%	7.50%
Weighted average allocation by asset category of the assets [Abstract]
Target plan asset allocations (in hundredth)	100.00%	100.00%
Expected rate of return (in hundredths)	7.00%
Long-term inflation rate (in hundredths)	2.50%
Expected Future Benefit Payments [Abstract]
2015	1,616
2016	1,639
2017	1,625
2018	1,616
2019	1,613
2020 to 2024	7,858
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Fair Value [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period	24,457	24,402
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Equity Securities [Member]
Weighted average allocation by asset category of the assets [Abstract]
Target plan asset allocations (in hundredth)	66.00%	71.00%
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Equity Securities [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Weighted average allocation by asset category of the assets [Abstract]
Expected rate of return (in hundredths)	6.00%
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Equity Securities [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Weighted average allocation by asset category of the assets [Abstract]
Expected rate of return (in hundredths)	8.00%
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Debt Securities [Member]
Weighted average allocation by asset category of the assets [Abstract]
Target plan asset allocations (in hundredth)	32.00%	29.00%
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Domestic Large Cap, Mutual Fund [Member] | Fair Value [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period	2,920	6,621
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Domestic Large Cap, Mutual Fund [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period	2,920	6,621
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Domestic Large Cap, Mutual Fund [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period	0	0
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Domestic Large Cap, Mutual Fund [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period	0	0
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Domestic Mid Cap Equity Mutual Fund [Member] | Fair Value [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period	1,417
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Domestic Mid Cap Equity Mutual Fund [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period	1,417
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Domestic Mid Cap Equity Mutual Fund [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period	0
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Domestic Mid Cap Equity Mutual Fund [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period	0
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Domestic Small Cap, Mutual Fund [Member] | Fair Value [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period	499	3,455
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Domestic Small Cap, Mutual Fund [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period	499	3,455
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Domestic Small Cap, Mutual Fund [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period	0	0
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Domestic Small Cap, Mutual Fund [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period	0	0
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | International Equity Mutual Fund [Member] | Fair Value [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period	3,076	2,790
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | International Equity Mutual Fund [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period	3,076	2,790
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | International Equity Mutual Fund [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period	0	0
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | International Equity Mutual Fund [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period	0	0
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Fixed Income, Mutual Fund [Member] | Fair Value [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period	7,786	4,747
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Fixed Income, Mutual Fund [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period	7,786	4,747
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Fixed Income, Mutual Fund [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period	0	0
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Fixed Income, Mutual Fund [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period	0	0
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Fixed Income [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Weighted average allocation by asset category of the assets [Abstract]
Expected rate of return (in hundredths)	3.00%
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Fixed Income [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Weighted average allocation by asset category of the assets [Abstract]
Expected rate of return (in hundredths)	5.00%
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Cash Equivalent Mutual Fund [Member]
Weighted average allocation by asset category of the assets [Abstract]
Target plan asset allocations (in hundredth)	2.00%	0.00%
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Cash Equivalent Mutual Fund [Member] | Fair Value [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period	687
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Cash Equivalent Mutual Fund [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period	687
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Cash Equivalent Mutual Fund [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period	0
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Cash Equivalent Mutual Fund [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period	0
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Domestic Large Cap, Common Collective Investment Funds [Member] | Fair Value [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period	5,012	4,435
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Domestic Large Cap, Common Collective Investment Funds [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period	0	0
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Domestic Large Cap, Common Collective Investment Funds [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period	5,012	4,435
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Domestic Large Cap, Common Collective Investment Funds [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period	0	0
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Domestic Mid Cap Common Collective Trust Fund [Member] | Fair Value [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period	679
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Domestic Mid Cap Common Collective Trust Fund [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period	0
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Domestic Mid Cap Common Collective Trust Fund [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period	679
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Domestic Mid Cap Common Collective Trust Fund [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period	0
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Domestic Small Cap Common Collective Trust Fund [Member] | Fair Value [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period	1,483
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Domestic Small Cap Common Collective Trust Fund [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period	0
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Domestic Small Cap Common Collective Trust Fund [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period	1,483
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Domestic Small Cap Common Collective Trust Fund [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period	0
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | International Equity Common Collective Trust Fund [Member] | Fair Value [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period	898
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | International Equity Common Collective Trust Fund [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period	0
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | International Equity Common Collective Trust Fund [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period	898
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | International Equity Common Collective Trust Fund [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period	0
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Fixed Income Common Collective Trust Fund [Member] | Fair Value [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period		2,354
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Fixed Income Common Collective Trust Fund [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period		0
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Fixed Income Common Collective Trust Fund [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period		2,354
Employee Retirement Plan [Member] | Fixed Income Common Collective Trust Fund [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period		0
BMP and Director Retirement Plan [Member]
Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Service Cost	0	0	0
Interest Cost	347	281	304
Expected return on plan assets	0	0	0
Amortization of unrealized loss	98	545	372
Net periodic cost	445	826	676
Reconciliation of Projected benefit obligation [Roll Forward]
Accumulated benefit obligation at end of period	11,077	8,645
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of period	8,645	8,958
Actuarial adjustment	0	0
Service Cost	0	0	0
Interest Cost	347	281	304
Actuarial Loss	2,266	-413
Benefit payments	-181	-181
Projected benefit obligation at end of period	11,077	8,645	8,958
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	0	0
Contributions	181	181
Benefit payments	-181	-181
Balance at end of period	0	0	0
Funded Status [Abstract]
Deficiency of plan assets over projected benefit obligation	-11,077	-8,645
Accrued retirement expense included in other liabilities	-11,077	-8,645
Change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of period	-1,081	-2,039
Adjustment for change in actuarial calculation	0	0
Amortization of unrealized loss	98	545	372
Loss recognized during the year	-2,267	413
Balance at the end of the period	-3,250	-1,081	-2,039
Period end component of accumulated other comprehensive loss (net of tax)	1,782	593
Expected Future Benefit Payments [Abstract]
2015	792
2016	831
2017	819
2018	807
2019	792
2020 to 2024	3,870
Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member]
Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Service Cost	41	60	83
Interest Cost	232	227	236
Expected return on plan assets	0	0	0
Amortization of unrealized loss	0	48	2
Net periodic cost	273	335	321
Reconciliation of Projected benefit obligation [Roll Forward]
Accumulated benefit obligation at end of period	4,284	4,998
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of period	4,998	6,191
Service Cost	41	60	83
Interest Cost	232	227	236
Actuarial Loss	309	-1,352
Benefit payments	-95	-128
Plan amendments	-1,201	0
Projected benefit obligation at end of period	4,284	4,998	6,191
Plan assets at fair value [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	0	0
Contributions	95	128
Benefit payments	-95	-128
Balance at end of period	0	0	0
Funded Status [Abstract]
Deficiency of plan assets over projected benefit obligation	4,284	-4,998
Accrued retirement expense included in other liabilities	-4,284	-4,998
Change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of period	400	-1,000
Amortization of unrealized loss	0	48	2
Loss recognized during the year	-309	1,352
New Past Service Liability During the Year	1,201	0
Balance at the end of the period	1,292	400	-1,000
Period end component of accumulated other comprehensive loss (net of tax)	-709	-219
Employer contributions in next fiscal year	145
Actuarial losses anticipated to be recognized as component of net periodic cost	0
Assumptions Used in Calculations [Abstract]
Discount rate used for net periodic cost (credit) (in hundredths)	4.72%	3.72%	4.28%
Discount rate used to determine benefit obligation at period end (in hundredths)	3.80%	4.72%	3.72%
Rate of increase in compensation levels used for net periodic cost (credit) (in hundredths)	3.50%	3.50%	3.50%
Rate of increase in compensation levels used to determine benefit obligation at period end (in hundredths)	3.50%	3.50%	3.50%
Expected Future Benefit Payments [Abstract]
2015	145
2016	155
2017	161
2018	168
2019	171
2020 to 2024	893
Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Abstract]
Effect of one percentage point increase on net periodic cost	4
Effect of one percentage point decrease on net periodic cost	-5
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next fiscal year (in hundredths)	6.50%
Ultimate health care cost trend rate (in hundredths)	5.00%
Effect of one percentage point decrease on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation	-140
Effect of one percentage point increase on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation	153
Director Retirement Plan [Member]
Change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Abstract]
Employer contributions in next fiscal year	188
Actuarial losses anticipated to be recognized as component of net periodic cost	172
Assumptions Used in Calculations [Abstract]
Discount rate used for net periodic cost (credit) (in hundredths)	4.22%	3.30%	3.84%
Discount rate used to determine benefit obligation at period end (in hundredths)	3.49%	4.22%	3.30%
BMP [Member]
Change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Abstract]
Defined Contribution cost recognized	1,789	2,377	1,935
Employer contributions in next fiscal year	604
Actuarial losses anticipated to be recognized as component of net periodic cost	70
Assumptions Used in Calculations [Abstract]
Discount rate used for net periodic cost (credit) (in hundredths)	4.00%	3.09%	3.77%
Discount rate used to determine benefit obligation at period end (in hundredths)	3.39%	4.00%	3.09%
Investments in the Holding Company's common stock	$13,232	$13,595

EMPLOYEE_BENEFIT_PLANS_ESOP_PL

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS, ESOP PLAN and 401k (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 26, 1996	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
401 (k) Plan [Abstract]
Discretionary contributions made (benefit expense recognized)		$701	$679	$647
Aggregate amount of participant investments in the Holding Company's common stock		8,827	10,016
ESOP [Member]
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Disclosures [Line Items]
ESOP loan amount	11,638	3,222	3,401
Interest on loan (in hundredths)	8.00%	8.00%	8.00%
Shares Contributed to ESOP	3,927,825
Vesting rate per year of service (in hundredths)	25.00%	25.00%	25.00%
Loan original repayment term, Maximum	10 years	30 years	30 years
ESOP Shares allocated in period		78,155	78,155	78,155
Benefit expense recognized		1,730	1,753	1,691
Dividends paid to ESOP		$525	$569	$613

EMPLOYEE_BENEFIT_PLANS_SHAREBA

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS, SHARE-BASED PAYMENT AWARDS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Options Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Option exercised (in shares)	16,960		833,334		455,051
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Income tax benefit recognized	$41		$104		$70
Weighted average remaining years for which compensation expense is to be recognized	1 year 2 months 12 days		1 year 2 months 12 days		1 year 3 months 18 days
Summary of Restricted Stock Awards [Roll Forward]
Unvested allocated shares - beginning of period (in shares)	318,314		328,003		324,454
Shares granted (in shares)	121,333		145,925		141,289
Shares vested (in shares)	141,361		155,614		135,369
Shares forfeited (in shares)	8,626		0		2,371
Unvested allocated shares - end of period (in shares)	289,660		318,314		328,003
Unallocated shares - end of period (in shares)	0		0		0
Compensation expense recognized	1,976		2,011		1,842
Income tax benefit recognized	41		104		70
Fair value of shares vested during the period	2,266		1,944		1,834
Weighted average remaining years for which compensation expense is to be recognized	1 year 2 months 12 days		1 year 2 months 12 days		1 year 3 months 18 days
Stock Options [Member]
Options Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Options outstanding - beginning of period (in shares)	1,615,771	[1]	2,456,137	[1]	2,893,760	[1]
Options granted	0		0		24,440
Option exercised (in shares)	16,960		833,334		455,051
Options that expired prior to being exercised	618,895		7,032		7,012
Options outstanding - end of period (in shares)	979,916	[1]	1,615,771	[1]	2,456,137	[1]
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Weighted average exercise price of grants ( in dollars per share)	$0		$0		$13.86
Weighted average exercise price of exercised options (in dollars per share)	$16.45		$13.47		$12.32
Weighted average exercise price of forfeited options in (dollars per share)	$19.90		$16.93		$19.90
Weighted average exercise price of outstanding options - end of period (in dollars per share)	$14.74		$16.74		$15.63
Remaining options available for grant (in shares)	925,626		1,043,074		249,230
Vested options at end of period ( in shares)	960,641		1,563,493		2,317,799
Weighted average exercise price of vested options - end of period (in dollars per share)	$14.73		$16.80		$15.78
Cash received for option exercise cost	278		11,228		5,608
Income tax benefit recognized	30		531		319
Compensation expense recognized	110		194		309
Remaining unrecognized compensation expense	31		141		335
Weighted average remaining years for which compensation expense is to be recognized	0 years 3 months 18 days		1 year 2 months 12 days		1 year 9 months 18 days
Intrinsic value of options exercised during the period	6		2,569		871
Weighted average fair value per option at the date of grant for stock options granted [Abstract]
Estimated fair value on date of grant (in dollars per share)	$0		$0		$4.09
Pricing methodology utilized	0		0		Black- Scholes
Expected life	0 years		0 years		6 years 6 months 11 days
Interest rate (in hundredths)	0.00%		0.00%		1.21%
Volatility (in hundredths)	0.00%		0.00%		45.17%
Dividend yield (in hundredths)	0.00%		0.00%		4.04%
Intrinsic value of outstanding options at period end	1,690		2,243		722
Intrinsic value of vested options at period end	1,674		2,129		531
Summary of Restricted Stock Awards [Roll Forward]
Income tax benefit recognized	30		531		319
Weighted average remaining years for which compensation expense is to be recognized	0 years 3 months 18 days		1 year 2 months 12 days		1 year 9 months 18 days
Restricted Stock [Member] | Outside Directors [Member]
Restricted Stock Awards [Abstract]
Award vesting period	1 year
Restricted Stock [Member] | Certain Officers [Member]
Restricted Stock Awards [Abstract]
Award vesting period	4 years
Long Term Cash Incentive Payment Plan [Member]
Long Term Cash Incentive Payment Plan [Abstract]
Percentage of threshold target for each award eligible to be earned based on relative performance (in hundredths)	50.00%
Percentage of target for each award eligible to be earned based on relative performance (in hundredths)	100.00%
Percentage of maximum target for each award eligible to be earned based on relative performance (in hundredths)	150.00%
Measurement period goals related to Long Term Cash Incentive Payment Plan award payment	3 years
Liability for expected future cash -based long-term incentive payments	1,596
Compensation expense recognized	$467		$639		$717
[1]	At December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, expected forfeitures were immaterial.

EMPLOYEE_BENEFIT_PLANS_STOCK_O

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS, STOCK OPTIONS BY EXERCISE PRICE RANGE (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, End of Period [Abstract]
Outstanding Options, Amount ( in shares)	979,916
Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Years Remaining	2 years 4 months 24 days
Vested Options, Amount ( in shares)	960,641
Vested Options, Weighted Average Contractual Years Remaining	2 years 3 months 18 days
Exercise Price $8.34 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, End of Period [Abstract]
Outstanding Options, Exercise Prices (in dollars per share)	8.34
Outstanding Options, Amount ( in shares)	24,582
Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Years Remaining	4 years 3 months 18 days
Vested Options, Amount ( in shares)	24,582
Vested Options, Weighted Average Contractual Years Remaining	4 years 3 months 18 days
Exercise Price $12.75 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, End of Period [Abstract]
Outstanding Options, Exercise Prices (in dollars per share)	12.75
Outstanding Options, Amount ( in shares)	39,589
Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Years Remaining	5 years 3 months 18 days
Vested Options, Amount ( in shares)	39,589
Vested Options, Weighted Average Contractual Years Remaining	5 years 3 months 18 days
Exercise Price $13.74 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, End of Period [Abstract]
Outstanding Options, Exercise Prices (in dollars per share)	13.74
Outstanding Options, Amount ( in shares)	370,062
Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Years Remaining	2 years 3 months 18 days
Vested Options, Amount ( in shares)	370,062
Vested Options, Weighted Average Contractual Years Remaining	2 years 3 months 18 days
Exercise Price $13.86 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, End of Period [Abstract]
Outstanding Options, Exercise Prices (in dollars per share)	13.86
Outstanding Options, Amount ( in shares)	17,108
Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Years Remaining	7 years 3 months 18 days
Vested Options, Amount ( in shares)	17,108
Vested Options, Weighted Average Contractual Years Remaining	7 years 3 months 18 days
Exercise Price $15.10 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, End of Period [Abstract]
Outstanding Options, Exercise Prices (in dollars per share)	15.1
Outstanding Options, Amount ( in shares)	257,579
Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Years Remaining	0 years 4 months 24 days
Vested Options, Amount ( in shares)	257,579
Vested Options, Weighted Average Contractual Years Remaining	0 years 4 months 24 days
Exercise Price $15.46 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, End of Period [Abstract]
Outstanding Options, Exercise Prices (in dollars per share)	15.46
Outstanding Options, Amount ( in shares)	85,183
Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Years Remaining	6 years 3 months 18 days
Vested Options, Amount ( in shares)	65,908
Vested Options, Weighted Average Contractual Years Remaining	6 years 3 months 18 days
Exercise Price $16.45 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, End of Period [Abstract]
Outstanding Options, Exercise Prices (in dollars per share)	16.45
Outstanding Options, Amount ( in shares)	59,360
Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Years Remaining	0 years 1 month 6 days
Vested Options, Amount ( in shares)	59,360
Vested Options, Weighted Average Contractual Years Remaining	0 years 1 month 6 days
Exercise Price $16.73 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, End of Period [Abstract]
Outstanding Options, Exercise Prices (in dollars per share)	16.73
Outstanding Options, Amount ( in shares)	46,453
Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Years Remaining	3 years 7 months 6 days
Vested Options, Amount ( in shares)	46,453
Vested Options, Weighted Average Contractual Years Remaining	3 years 7 months 6 days
Exercise Price $18.18 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, End of Period [Abstract]
Outstanding Options, Exercise Prices (in dollars per share)	18.18
Outstanding Options, Amount ( in shares)	80,000
Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Years Remaining	3 years 4 months 24 days
Vested Options, Amount ( in shares)	80,000
Vested Options, Weighted Average Contractual Years Remaining	3 years 4 months 24 days

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENCIES_1

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items]
Unused Line of Credit with FHLBNY		$294,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due [Abstract]
2015	3,092
2016	3,155
2017	3,206
2018	3,097
2019	3,094
Thereafter	15,069
Total	30,713
Rental expense	3,388	3,477	3,028
Unused Lines Of Credit Multifamily Residential and Commercial Real Estate Loans [Member]
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items]
Unused Line of Credit with FHLBNY	395,000
Commitments to Extend Credit [Member]
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items]
Liability amount	37,616	40,924
Loan Origination Commitments [Member]
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items]
Liability amount	$122,092	$83,831

FAIR_VALUE_OF_FINANCIAL_INSTRU2

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Gains on Domestic Equity Mutual Funds Trading	$1	$290
Gain or losses on International Equity Mutual funds trading	-7	23
Gains or losses on fixed income mutual funds trading	19	-48
Gains or losses on agency notes available for sale	0	0
Gains or losses on domestic equity mutual funds available for sale	918	0
Gains or losses on International Equity Mutual funds Available for sale	56	0
Gains or Losses on Fixed Income Mutual Funds Available for Sale	23	0
Gains or Losses on Pass-through MBS issued by GSEs	0	0
Gains or Losses on CMOs issued by GSEs	0	0
Gains or Losses on private issuer pass through MBS	0	0
Gain or Loss on Private Issuer CMOs	0	0
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	1,399	1,311
Trading Securities International Equity Mututal Fund Fair Value Disclosure	159	164
Trading Securities Fixed Income Mututal Fund Fair Value Disclosure	7,001	5,347
Available For Sale Agency Obligations Fair Value Disclosure	70	15,091
Available For Sale Securities Domestic Equity Mutual Fund Fair Value Disclosure	2,160	2,016
Available For Sale Securities International Equity Mutual Fund Fair Value Disclosure	415	427
Available For Sale Securities Fixed Income Mutual Fund Fair Value Disclosure	1,161	1,115
Pass-through MBS issued by GSEs, Fair Value Disclosure	25,607	29,959
CMOs issued by GSEs, Fair Value Disclosure	0	321
Private issuer pass through MBS, Fair Value Disclosure	455	680
Private issuer CMOs, Fair Value Disclosure	347	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	1,399	1,311
Trading Securities International Equity Mututal Fund Fair Value Disclosure	159	164
Trading Securities Fixed Income Mututal Fund Fair Value Disclosure	7,001	5,347
Available For Sale Agency Obligations Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Available For Sale Securities Domestic Equity Mutual Fund Fair Value Disclosure	2,160	2,016
Available For Sale Securities International Equity Mutual Fund Fair Value Disclosure	415	427
Available For Sale Securities Fixed Income Mutual Fund Fair Value Disclosure	1,161	1,115
Pass-through MBS issued by GSEs, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
CMOs issued by GSEs, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Private issuer pass through MBS, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Private issuer CMOs, Fair Value Disclosure	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, Fair Value Disclosure	25,607	29,959
CMOs issued by GSEs, Fair Value Disclosure	0	321
Private issuer pass through MBS, Fair Value Disclosure	455	680
Private issuer CMOs, Fair Value Disclosure	347	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, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
CMOs issued by GSEs, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Private issuer pass through MBS, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Private issuer CMOs, Fair Value Disclosure	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 Real Estate Fair Value	0	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	0	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 Real Estate Fair Value	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 Real Estate Fair Value	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 Real Estate Fair Value	0	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	$0	$5,707

FAIR_VALUE_OF_FINANCIAL_INSTRU3

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, Valuation Techniques (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 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%
Current Discount Rate Trust Preferred Valuation Minimum Value (in hundredths)	4.00%
Current discount rate trust preferred valuation maximum value	10.00%
Current discount trust preferred valuation weighted average rate- Pooled Trust Preferred Held To Maturity Securities (in hundredths)	5.80%
Utilized default rates trust preferred valuation minimum value	0.00%
Utilized default rates trust preferred valuation maximum value	7.80%
Utilized default rates trust preferred valuation weighted average value	0.80%
Fair Value Inputs Standard Default Percentage Over Three Years (in hundredths)	1.20%
Fair Value Asset Valuation Approach Cash Flow Model Estimated Recovery Rate (in hundredths)	10.00%
Outstanding Principal Balance Of Impaired Loans Measured At Fair Value	$4,400	$12,392
Recorded balance of impaired loans measured at fair value	$0	$1,320

FAIR_VALUE_OF_FINANCIAL_INSTRU4

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, Quantitative Information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Income Approach Valuation Technique [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	$4,400		$4,607
Fair Value Inputs, Cap Rate		[1]		[1]
Fair Value Inputs Reduction Planned Expedited Disposal		[1]		[1]
Market Approach Valuation Technique [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure			802
Fair Value from Previously Negotiated Note Sales [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure			$5,500
Discount to unpaid principal balance from likely realizable value of a note sale negotiated on terms deemed acceptable				[1]
Minimum [Member] | Income Approach Valuation Technique [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs, Cap Rate		[1]		[1]
Fair Value Inputs Reduction Planned Expedited Disposal		[1]		[1]
Minimum [Member] | Market Approach Valuation Technique [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs, Cap Rate			7.80%
Fair Value Inputs Reduction Sales Comparison Value			0.00%
Fair Value Inputs Reduction Planned Expedited Disposal			20.00%
Minimum [Member] | Fair Value from Previously Negotiated Note Sales [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Discount to unpaid principal balance from likely realizable value of a note sale negotiated on terms deemed acceptable				[1]
Maximum [Member] | Market Approach Valuation Technique [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs, Cap Rate			8.50%
Fair Value Inputs Reduction Sales Comparison Value			15.00%
Fair Value Inputs Reduction Planned Expedited Disposal			30.00%
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%
Weighted Average [Member] | Market Approach Valuation Technique [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs, Cap Rate			8.30%
Fair Value Inputs Reduction Sales Comparison Value			5.00%
Fair Value Inputs Reduction Planned Expedited Disposal			26.00%
Weighted Average [Member] | Fair Value from Previously Negotiated Note Sales [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Discount to unpaid principal balance from likely realizable value of a note sale negotiated on terms deemed acceptable			17.00%
[1]	Only one loan in population.

FAIR_VALUE_OF_FINANCIAL_INSTRU5

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, Balance Sheet Groupings (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS
Investment securities held to maturity (TRUPS)	$6,315	$5,163
Premises held for sale	0	3,624
Trading Securities	8,559	6,822
Carrying Amount [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks	78,187	45,777
Investment securities held to maturity (TRUPS)	5,367	5,341
Loans, net (excluding impaired loans carried at fair value)	4,096,347	3,688,457
Premises held for sale		3,624
Accrued Interest Receivable	12,664	12,066
Mortgage servicing rights (MSR)	351	628
FHLBNY capital stock	58,407	48,051
Liabilities [Abstract]
Savings, money market and checking accounts	1,733,474	1,678,737
Certificates of Deposit (CDs)	926,318	828,409
Escrow and other deposits	91,921	69,404
FHLBNY advances	1,173,725	910,000
Trust preferred securities payable	70,680	70,680
Accrued Interest Payable	2,729	2,642
Fair Value [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks	78,187	45,777
Investment securities held to maturity (TRUPS)	6,315	5,163
Loans, net (excluding impaired loans carried at fair value)	4,188,137	3,707,695
Premises held for sale		4,400
Accrued Interest Receivable	12,664	12,066
Mortgage servicing rights (MSR)	351	1,006
Liabilities [Abstract]
Savings, money market and checking accounts	1,733,474	1,678,737
Certificates of Deposit (CDs)	934,324	839,059
Escrow and other deposits	91,921	69,404
FHLBNY advances	1,186,069	934,336
Trust preferred securities payable	70,680	70,680
Accrued Interest Payable	2,729	2,642
Fair Value [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks	78,187	45,777
Investment securities held to maturity (TRUPS)	0	0
Loans, net (excluding impaired loans carried at fair value)	0	0
Premises held for sale		0
Accrued Interest Receivable	0	0
Mortgage servicing rights (MSR)	0	0
Liabilities [Abstract]
Savings, money market and checking accounts	1,733,474	1,678,737
Certificates of Deposit (CDs)	0	0
Escrow and other deposits	91,921	69,404
FHLBNY advances	0	0
Trust preferred securities payable	0	0
Accrued Interest Payable	0	0
Fair Value [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 (excluding impaired loans carried at fair value)	0	0
Premises held for sale		4,400
Accrued Interest Receivable	104	178
Mortgage servicing rights (MSR)	351	1,006
Liabilities [Abstract]
Savings, money market and checking accounts	0	0
Certificates of Deposit (CDs)	934,324	839,059
Escrow and other deposits	0	0
FHLBNY advances	1,186,069	934,336
Trust preferred securities payable	70,680	70,680
Accrued Interest Payable	2,729	2,642
Fair Value [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks	0	0
Investment securities held to maturity (TRUPS)	6,315	5,163
Loans, net (excluding impaired loans carried at fair value)	4,188,137	3,707,695
Premises held for sale		0
Accrued Interest Receivable	12,558	11,888
Mortgage servicing rights (MSR)	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

TREASURY_STOCK_Details

TREASURY STOCK (Details)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
TREASURY STOCK [Abstract]
Treasury shares repurchased during the period	0	0

REGULATORY_MATTERS_Details

REGULATORY MATTERS (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Summary of actual capital amounts and ratios [Abstract]
Tangible Capital, Amount	$406,910	$376,717
Leverage Capital, Amount	406,910	376,717
Tier I risk-based capital (to risk weighted assets)	406,910	376,717
Total risk-based capital (to risk weighted assets)	425,428	397,935
Tangible Capital Required for Capital Adequacy	176,998	158,298
Tier One Leverage Capital Required for Capital Adequacy	176,998	158,298
Tier One Risk Based Capital Required for Capital Adequacy	131,994	119,169
Capital Required for Capital Adequacy	263,988	238,338
Tangible Capital Required for Well Capitalized	221,247	197,872
Leverage Capital Required to be Well Capitalized	221,247	197,872
Tier One Risk Based Capital Required to be Well Capitalized	197,991	178,753
Total Capital Required to be Well Capitalized	$329,985	$297,922
Risk Based Ratios [Abstract]
Tangible Capital (in hundredths)	9.20%	9.52%
Leverage Capital (in hundredths)	9.20%	9.52%
Tier One Risk Based Capital to Risk Weighted Assets (in hundredths)	12.33%	12.64%
Total Capital to Risk Weighted Assets (in hundredths)	12.89%	13.36%
Tangible Capital Required for Capital Adequacy (in hundredths)	4.00%	4.00%
Leverage Capital Required for Capital Adequacy (in hundredths)	4.00%	4.00%
Tier One Risk Based Capital Required for Capital Adequacy (in hundredths)	4.00%	4.00%
Total Capital Required for Capital Adequacy (in hundredths)	8.00%	8.00%
Tangible Capital Required for Well Capitalized (in hundredths)	5.00%	5.00%
Leverage Capital Required for Well Capitalized (in hundredths)	5.00%	5.00%
Tier One Risk Based Capital Required to be Well Capitalized (in hundredths)	6.00%	6.00%
Total Capital Required to be Well Capitalized (in hundredths)	10.00%	10.00%

REGULATORY_MATTERS_Reconciliat

REGULATORY MATTERS, Reconciliation of Stockholders' Equity to Regulatory Capital for the Bank (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Reconciliation of Stockholders' Equity to Regulatory Capital for the Bank [Line Items]
Stockholders' equity	$459,725	$435,506	$391,574
Non-allowable assets:
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-8,547	-4,759	-9,640
Total (Tier 2) risk-based capital	425,428	397,935
Minimum capital requirement	-406,910	-376,717
Tangible Capital [Member]
Reconciliation of Stockholders' Equity to Regulatory Capital for the Bank [Line Items]
Stockholders' equity	454,095	427,209
Non-allowable assets:
Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSR)	-35	-63
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	8,488	5,209
Goodwill	-55,638	-55,638
Tier I risk-based capital	406,910	376,717
General regulatory valuation allowance	0	0
Total (Tier 2) risk-based capital	406,910	376,717
Minimum capital requirement	176,998	158,298
Regulatory capital excess	229,912	218,419
Leverage Capital [Member]
Reconciliation of Stockholders' Equity to Regulatory Capital for the Bank [Line Items]
Stockholders' equity	454,095	427,209
Non-allowable assets:
Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSR)	-35	-63
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	8,488	5,209
Goodwill	-55,638	-55,638
Tier I risk-based capital	406,910	376,717
General regulatory valuation allowance	0	0
Total (Tier 2) risk-based capital	406,910	376,717
Minimum capital requirement	176,998	158,298
Regulatory capital excess	229,912	218,419
Total Risk-Based Capital [Member]
Reconciliation of Stockholders' Equity to Regulatory Capital for the Bank [Line Items]
Stockholders' equity	454,095	427,209
Non-allowable assets:
Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSR)	-35	-63
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	8,488	5,209
Goodwill	-55,638	-55,638
Tier I risk-based capital	406,910	376,717
General regulatory valuation allowance	18,518	21,218
Total (Tier 2) risk-based capital	425,428	397,935
Minimum capital requirement	263,988	238,338
Regulatory capital excess	$161,440	$159,597

UNAUDITED_QUARTERLY_FINANCIAL_2

UNAUDITED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Sep. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2014		Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Sep. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2013		Mar. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
UNAUDITED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION [Abstract]
Net interest income	$31,728		$31,959		$30,594		$30,255		$30,767		$31,653		$33,752		$32,314		$124,536	$128,487	$109,842
Provision (credit) for loan losses	-522		-501		-1,130		281		-56		240		28		157		-1,872	369	3,921
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	32,250		32,460		31,724		29,974		30,823		31,413		33,724		32,157		126,408	128,118	105,921
Non-interest income	2,596		1,817		1,565		3,060		1,837		2,008		1,721		1,898		9,038	7,463	23,849
Non-interest expense	15,231		14,724		15,298		15,823		15,461		15,575		15,347		16,309		61,076	62,692	62,572
Income before income taxes	19,615		19,553		17,991		17,211		17,199		17,846		20,098		17,746		74,370	72,889	67,198
Tax expense (benefit)	7,628		7,788		7,531		7,177		6,891		7,215		8,059		7,176		30,124	29,341	26,890
Net income	11,987		11,765		10,460		10,034		10,308		10,631		12,039		10,570		44,246	43,548	40,308
Earnings per share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$0.33	[1]	$0.33	[1]	$0.29	[1]	$0.28	[1]	$0.29	[1]	$0.30	[1]	$0.34	[1]	$0.30	[1]	$1.23	$1.24	$1.18
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$0.33	[1]	$0.33	[1]	$0.29	[1]	$0.28	[1]	$0.29	[1]	$0.30	[1]	$0.34	[1]	$0.30	[1]	$1.23	$1.23	$1.17
Net gain on the the disposal of other assets																	$649	($21)	$13,726
[1]	The quarterly EPS amounts, when added, may not coincide with the full fiscal year EPS reported on the Consolidated Statements of Operations due to differences in the computed weighted average shares outstanding as well as rounding differences.

CONDENSED_HOLDING_COMPANY_ONLY2

CONDENSED HOLDING COMPANY ONLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
ASSETS:
Cash and due from banks	$78,187				$45,777				$78,187		$45,777
Investment securities available-for-sale	3,806				18,649				3,806		18,649
Trading securities	8,559				6,822				8,559		6,822
MBS available-for-sale	26,409				31,543				26,409		31,543
Other assets	52,040				51,413				52,040		51,413
Total assets	4,497,107				4,028,190				4,497,107		4,028,190
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Trust Preferred securities payable	70,680				70,680				70,680		70,680
Other liabilities	41,264				35,454				41,264		35,454
Stockholders' equity	459,725				435,506				459,725		435,506		391,574
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	4,497,107				4,028,190				4,497,107		4,028,190
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS [Abstract]
Net interest loss	31,728	31,959	30,594	30,255	30,767	31,653	33,752	32,314	124,536		128,487		109,842
Non-interest income	2,596	1,817	1,565	3,060	1,837	2,008	1,721	1,898	9,038		7,463		23,849
Non-interest expense	15,231	14,724	15,298	15,823	15,461	15,575	15,347	16,309	61,076		62,692		62,572
Income tax credit	7,628	7,788	7,531	7,177	6,891	7,215	8,059	7,176	30,124		29,341		26,890
Net income	11,987	11,765	10,460	10,034	10,308	10,631	12,039	10,570	44,246		43,548		40,308
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS [Abstract]
Net income	11,987	11,765	10,460	10,034	10,308	10,631	12,039	10,570	44,246		43,548		40,308
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Net amortization									2,641		2,834		2,880
Decrease (Increase) in other assets									2,873		-8,168		-6,009
(Decrease) Increase in other liabilities									5,573		5,637		3,663
Net cash provided by operating activities									47,263		61,151		72,705
Cash flows from Investing Activities:
Proceeds from sale of investment securities available-for-sale									3,780		366		22,415
Proceeds from the sales of trading securities									7,115		131		171
Purchases of investment securities available-for-sale									3,884		458		80,153
Net purchases of trading securities									8,839		1,814		3,158
Principal collected on MBS available-for-sale									5,863		17,372		42,822
Net cash provided by investing activities									-433,935		-168,403		149,568
Cash flows from Financing Activities:
Release of stock for benefit plan awards									201		293		145
Net cash used in financing activities									419,332		73,953		-187,457
Net increase (decrease) in cash and due from banks									32,660		-33,299		34,816
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD				45,777				79,076	45,777		79,076		44,260
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD	78,437				45,777				78,437		45,777		79,076
Holding Company [Member]
ASSETS:
Cash and due from banks	58,112				61,665				58,112		61,665
Investment securities available-for-sale	3,736				3,558				3,736		3,558
Trading securities	8,559				6,822				8,559		6,822
MBS available-for-sale	496				573				496		573
ESOP loan to subsidiary	3,222				3,401				3,222		3,401
Investment in subsidiaries	454,095				427,083				454,095		427,083
Other assets	3,798				3,435				3,798		3,435
Total assets	532,018				506,537				532,018		506,537
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Trust Preferred securities payable	70,680				70,680				70,680		70,680
Other liabilities	1,613				351				1,613		351
Stockholders' equity	459,725				435,506				459,725		435,506
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	532,018				506,537				532,018		506,537
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS [Abstract]
Net interest loss									-4,748	[1]	-4,851	[1]	-4,830	[1]
Dividends received from Bank									18,050	[1]	54,500	[1]	20,000	[1]
Non-interest income									1,376	[1]	812	[1]	1,493	[1]
Non-interest expense									-643	[1]	-636	[1]	-635	[1]
Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed earnings of direct subsidiaries									14,035	[1]	49,825	[1]	16,028	[1]
Income tax credit									1,803	[1]	2,183	[1]	1,823	[1]
Income before equity in undistributed earnings of direct subsidiaries									15,838	[1]	52,008	[1]	17,851	[1]
Equity in (overdistributed) undistributed earnings of subsidiaries									28,408	[1]	-8,460	[1]	22,457	[1]
Net income									44,246	[1]	43,548	[1]	40,308	[1]
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS [Abstract]
Net income									44,246	[1]	43,548	[1]	40,308	[1]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Equity in (undistributed) overdistributed earnings of direct subsidiaries									-28,408		8,460		-22,457
Net gain on the sale of investment securities available for sale									-997		-110		-941
Net (gain) loss on trading securities									45		-265		-103
Decrease (Increase) in other assets									-489		355		1,866
(Decrease) Increase in other liabilities									1,680		-595		-149
Net cash provided by operating activities									16,077		51,393		18,524
Cash flows from Investing Activities:
Proceeds from sale of investment securities available-for-sale									3,780		366		2,418
Proceeds from the sales of trading securities									7,056		131		0
Purchases of investment securities available-for-sale									-3,884		-458		-403
Reimbursement from subsidiary for purchases of investment securities available-for-sale									1,620		642		2,917
Net purchases of trading securities									-8,839		-202		-2,997
Principal collected on MBS available-for-sale									72		138		72
Principal repayments on ESOP loan									179		166		154
Net cash provided by investing activities									-16		783		2,161
Cash flows from Financing Activities:
Common stock issued for exercise of stock options									278		11,228		5,608
Release of stock for benefit plan awards									202		293		145
Cash dividends paid to stockholders									-20,094		-19,716		-19,208
Net cash used in financing activities									-19,614		-8,195		-13,455
Net increase (decrease) in cash and due from banks									-3,553		43,981		7,230
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD				61,665				17,684	61,665		17,684		10,454
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD	$58,112				$61,665				$58,112		$61,665		$17,684
[1]	Other comprehensive income for the Holding Company approximated other comprehensive income for the consolidated Company during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.

SUBSEQUENT_EVENT_Details

SUBSEQUENT EVENT (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 15, 2015
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
SUBSEQUENT EVENT [Abstract]
Unaudited estimated reduction in actuarial projected benefit obligation	$2,300