FHLBNY CAPITAL STOCK (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
FHLBNY CAPITAL STOCK [Abstract]
FHLBNY capital stock (in shares)	480,508	450,112
FHLBNY capital stock (in dollars per share)	$ 100	$ 100
Federal Home Loan Bank stock dividend	$ 1,698	$ 2,124	$ 2,347