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INCOME TAXES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] |  |
Decrease in net deferred tax assets | $ 1,400 |
Deferred tax benefit recognized due to decrease in equity | 8,300 |
Decrease in valuation allowance | 104 |
State tax basis, net of Federal tax benefit (of 35%) | 125 | $ 229
Net operating loss and capital loss carryforwards | 2,643 | $ 3,317
Alternative minimum tax credit carryforward amount | 4,100 |
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) |  |
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] |  |
Operating loss carryforwards | 7,500 |
State and Local Jurisdiction | New York |  |
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] |  |
Operating loss carryforwards | 6,100 |
State and Local Jurisdiction | Connecticut |  |
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] |  |
Operating loss carryforwards | 13,900 |
First Choice Bank |  |
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] |  |
Decrease in net deferred tax assets | $ (17,800) |

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