INCOME TAXES - Components of Income Tax Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Current Expense:
Federal	$ 7,395	$ 7,688	$ 10,704
State and city	1,685	1,748	2,247
Total current tax expense	9,080	9,436	12,951
Deferred tax (benefit) expense:
Federal	(278)
State and city	214
Deferred tax (benefit) expense	(64)	(366)	(686)
Total income tax expense	$ 9,016	$ 9,070	$ 12,265