INCOME TAXES - Components of income taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Current:
Federal	$ 93	$ 1,697	$ 0
State and Local	145	547	92
Total Current Tax Expense	238	2,244	92
Deferred:
Federal	14,756	13,389	19,609
State and Local	2,408	1,038	2,277
Total Deferred Tax Expense	17,164	14,427	21,886
Total:
Federal	14,849	15,086	19,609
State and Local	2,553	1,585	2,369
Income Tax Expense	$ 17,402	$ 16,671	$ 21,978