Expected Future Annuity Payments by New York Community Plan (Detail) (Pension Benefits, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2012	$ 6,748
2013	6,810
2014	6,910
2015	6,986
2016	7,025
2017 and thereafter	37,016
Total	$ 71,495

The amount of the benefits expected to be paid in Year 3.

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