FHLBNY CAPITAL STOCK (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
FHLBNY CAPITAL STOCK [Abstract]
FHLBNY capital stock (in dollars per share)	$ 100
FHLBNY capital stock (in shares)	450,112	494,888
Federal Home Loan Bank stock dividend	$ 2,124	$ 2,347	$ 2,736