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Securities
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]  
Securities Securities 
Available-for-Sale Debt Securities
The following tables summarize available-for-sale debt securities held by the Company at December 31, 2023 and 2022:
December 31, 2023Available-for-Sale Debt Securities
(In thousands)Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair Value
U.S. Treasuries$114,418 $495 $5,009 $109,904 
Obligations of U.S. Government sponsored entities472,286 6,449 22,277 456,458 
Obligations of U.S. states and political subdivisions89,999 8,077 81,924 
Mortgage-backed securities – residential, issued by
 U.S. Government agencies49,976 4,744 45,240 
 U.S. Government sponsored entities819,303 2,422 100,895 720,830 
U.S. corporate debt securities2,500 206 2,294 
Total available-for-sale debt securities$1,548,482 $9,376 $141,208 $1,416,650 

December 31, 2022Available-for-Sale Debt Securities
(In thousands)Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair Value
U.S. Treasuries$190,170 $$22,919 $167,251 
Obligations of U.S. Government sponsored entities681,192 80,025 601,167 
Obligations of U.S. states and political subdivisions93,599 8,326 85,281 
Mortgage-backed securities – residential, issued by
U.S. Government agencies58,727 12 6,071 52,668 
U.S. Government sponsored entities805,603 119,381 686,222 
U.S. corporate debt securities2,500 122 2,378 
Total available-for-sale debt securities$1,831,791 $20 $236,844 $1,594,967 
Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities 
The following tables summarize held-to-maturity debt securities held by the Company at December 31, 2023 and 2022:

December 31, 2023Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities
(In thousands)Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair Value
U.S. Treasuries$86,266 $$11,051 $75,215 
Obligations of U.S. Government sponsored entities226,135 $33,895 192,240 
Total held-to-maturity debt securities$312,401 $0 $44,946 $267,455 
 
December 31, 2022Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities
(In thousands)Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair Value
U.S. Treasuries$86,478 $$12,937 $73,541 
Obligations of U.S. Government sponsored entities225,866 37,715 188,151 
Total held-to-maturity debt securities$312,344 $0 $50,652 $261,692 

The following table sets forth information with regard to sales transactions of available-for-sale debt securities:
Year ended December 31,
(In thousands)202320222021
Proceeds from sales$440,488 $160,638 $142,679 
Gross realized gains0 1,126 
Gross realized losses(69,983)(11,916)(851)
Net (loss) gain on sales of available-for-sale debt securities$(69,983)$(11,916)$275 

The Company's available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities portfolios includes callable securities that may be called prior to maturity. The Company recognized $0 gains on called securities for the years ending December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021. The Company also recognized net gains of $10,000 and net losses of $125,000 and $26,000 on equity securities for the years ended December 31, 2023, December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, reflecting the change in fair value.

In the fourth quarter of 2022, the Company sold its VISA Class B common shares for $11.4 million. The shares had no carrying value on the Company's consolidated statement of condition, and the Company had no historical cost basis in the shares, thus the $11.4 million was realized as a pre-tax gain. The Company received the shares as part of its membership interest in VISA in March 2008.
The following table summarizes available-for-sale debt securities that had unrealized losses at December 31, 2023:

December 31, 2023Available-for-Sale Debt Securities
Less than 12 Months12 Months or LongerTotal
(In thousands)Fair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized Losses
U.S. Treasuries$$$65,663 $5,009 $65,663 $5,009 
Obligations of U.S. Government sponsored entities14,453 110 220,913 22,167 235,366 22,277 
Obligations of U.S. states and political subdivisions10,572 106 69,601 7,971 80,173 8,077 
Mortgage-backed securities – residential, issued by
U.S. Government agencies1,145 43,764 4,740 44,909 4,744 
U.S. Government sponsored entities5,659 66 609,456 100,829 615,115 100,895 
U.S. corporate debt securities2,294 206 2,294 206 
Total available-for-sale debt securities$31,829 $286 $1,011,691 $140,922 $1,043,520 $141,208 
 
The following table summarizes held-to-maturity debt securities that had unrealized losses at December 31, 2023:

December 31, 2023Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities
Less than 12 Months12 Months or LongerTotal
(In thousands)Fair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized Losses
U.S. Treasuries$$$75,215 $11,051 $75,215 $11,051 
Obligations of U.S. Government sponsored entities192,240 33,895 192,240 33,895 
Total held-to-maturity debt securities$0 $0 $267,455 $44,946 $267,455 $44,946 

Within the available-for-sale and held-to-maturity portfolios, the total number of securities in an unrealized loss position were 572 and 635 at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

The following table summarizes available-for-sale debt securities that had unrealized losses at December 31, 2022: 

December 31, 2022Available-for-Sale Debt Securities
Less than 12 Months12 Months or LongerTotal
(In thousands)Fair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized Losses
U.S. Treasuries$28,602 $2,132 $138,649 $20,787 $167,251 $22,919 
Obligations of U.S. Government sponsored entities143,794 7,508 457,373 72,517 601,167 80,025 
Obligations of U.S. states and political subdivisions46,638 2,385 33,435 5,941 80,073 8,326 
Mortgage-backed securities – residential, issued by
U.S. Government agencies22,945 1,258 29,356 4,813 52,301 6,071 
U.S. Government sponsored entities186,690 16,869 499,532 102,512 686,222 119,381 
U.S. corporate debt securities2,378 122 2,378 122 
Total available-for-sale debt securities$428,669 $30,152 $1,160,723 $206,692 $1,589,392 $236,844 
The following table summarizes held-to-maturity debt securities that had unrealized losses at December 31, 2022:

December 31, 2022Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities
Less than 12 Months12 Months or LongerTotal
(In thousands)Fair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized Losses
U.S. Treasuries$$$73,542 $12,937 $73,542 $12,937 
Obligations of U.S. Government sponsored entities24,543 3,903 163,607 33,812 188,150 37,715 
Total held-to-maturity debt securities$24,543 $3,903 $237,149 $46,749 $261,692 $50,652 

The Company evaluates available-for-sale debt securities for expected credit losses ("ECL") in unrealized loss positions at each measurement date to determine whether the decline in the fair value below the amortized cost basis (impairment) is due to credit-related factors or noncredit-related factors.

Factors that may be indicative of ECL include, but are not limited to, the following:

Extent to which the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis.
Adverse conditions specifically related to the security, an industry, or geographic area (changes in technology, business practice).
Payment structure of the debt security with respect to underlying issuer or obligor.
Failure of the issuer to make scheduled payment of principal and/or interest.
Changes to the rating of a security or issuer by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization.
Changes in tax or regulatory guidelines that impact a security or underlying issuer.

For available-for-sale debt securities in an unrealized loss position, the Company evaluates the securities to determine whether the decline in the fair value below the amortized cost basis (technical impairment) is the result of changes in interest rates or reflects a fundamental change in the credit worthiness of the underlying issuer. Any impairment that is not credit related is recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), net of applicable taxes. Credit-related impairment is recognized as an allowance for credit losses ("ACL") on the Statements of Condition, limited to the amount by which the amortized cost basis exceeds the fair value, with a corresponding adjustment to earnings. Both the ACL and the adjustment to net income may be reversed if conditions change.

Management measures expected credit losses on held-to-maturity debt securities on a collective basis by major security type with each type sharing similar risk characteristics and considers historical credit loss information that is adjusted for current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Management has made the accounting policy election to exclude accrued interest receivable on held-to-maturity debt securities from the estimate of credit losses. As of December 31, 2023, the held-to- maturity portfolio consisted of U.S. Treasury securities and securities issued by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises, including The Federal National Mortgage Agency and the Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation. U.S. Treasury securities are backed by the full faith and credit of and/or guaranteed by the U.S. government, and it is expected that the securities will not be settled at prices less than the amortized cost bases of the securities. Securities issued by U.S. government agencies or U.S. government-sponsored enterprises carry the explicit and/or implicit guarantee of the U.S. government, are widely recognized as "risk-free," and have a long history of zero credit loss. As such, the Company did not record an allowance for credit losses for these securities as of December 31, 2023.

The total gross unrealized losses, shown in the tables above, were primarily attributable to changes in interest rates and levels of market liquidity, relative to when the investment securities were purchased, and not due to the credit-related quality of the investment securities. The Company does not have the intent to sell these securities and does not believe it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell these securities before a recovery of amortized cost. The gross unrealized losses reported for available-for-sale residential mortgage-backed securities relate to investment securities issued by U.S. government sponsored entities such as Federal National Mortgage Association, FHLMC and U.S. government agencies such as Government National Mortgage Association. The gross unrealized losses for held-to-maturity debt securities are on US Treasuries and securities issued by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises, including The Federal National Mortgage Agency and the Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation.

The Company did not recognize any net credit impairment charge to earnings on investment securities in 2023, 2022, or 2021.
 
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities by contractual maturity are shown in the following table. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Mortgage-backed securities are shown separately since they are not due at a single maturity date. 

December 31, 2023
(In thousands)Amortized CostFair Value
Available-for-sale debt securities:
Due in one year or less$99,242 $98,650 
Due after one year through five years307,093 296,279 
Due after five years through ten years245,617 233,569 
Due after ten years27,251 22,082 
Total679,203 650,580 
Mortgage-backed securities869,279 766,070 
Total available-for-sale debt securities$1,548,482 $1,416,650 

December 31, 2022
(In thousands)Amortized CostFair Value
Available-for-sale debt securities:
Due in one year or less$50,922 $50,269 
Due after one year through five years508,880 459,721 
Due after five years through ten years367,743 314,408 
Due after ten years39,916 31,679 
Total967,461 856,077 
Mortgage-backed securities864,330 738,890 
Total available-for-sale debt securities$1,831,791 $1,594,967 
 
December 31, 2023
(In thousands)Amortized CostFair Value
Held-to-maturity debt securities:
Due after five years through ten years$312,401 $267,455 
Total held-to-maturity debt securities$312,401 $267,455 

December 31, 2022
(In thousands)Amortized CostFair Value
Held-to-maturity debt securities:
Due after five years through ten years$312,344 $261,692 
Total held-to-maturity debt securities$312,344 $261,692 

Trading Securities 
The Company had no securities designated as trading during 2023 or 2022.

Pledged Securities 
The Company pledges securities as collateral for public deposits and other borrowings, and sells securities under agreements to repurchase. See "Note 8 - Federal Funds Purchased and Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase" for further
discussion. Securities carried of $1.0 billion and $1.8 billion, at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, were either pledged or sold under agreements to repurchase.
 
Concentrations of Securities 
Except for U.S. government securities, there were no holdings, when taken in the aggregate, of any single issuer that exceeded 10% of shareholders’ equity at December 31, 2023.

Equity Securities
The Company invests in one CRA qualified equity fund. This security is carried at fair value.

Investment in Small Business Investment Companies 
The Company has equity investments in small business investment companies ("SBIC") established for the purpose of providing financing to small businesses in market areas served by the Company. These investments totaled $0.5 million and $1.5 million at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectfully, and were included in other assets on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Condition. These investments are accounted for either under the cost method or the equity method of accounting. As of December 31, 2023, the Company reviewed these investments and determined that there was no impairment.
 
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock 
The Company also holds non-marketable Federal Home Loan Bank New York ("FHLBNY") stock and non-marketable Atlantic Community Bankers Bank ("ACBB") stock, all of which are required to be held for regulatory purposes and for borrowing availability. The required investment in FHLB stock is tied to the Company’s borrowing levels with the FHLB. Holdings of FHLBNY stock and ACBB stock totaled $33.6 million, and $95,000 at December 31, 2023, respectively. These securities are carried at par, which is also cost. The FHLBNY continues to pay dividends and repurchase stock. As such, the Company has not recognized any impairment on its holdings of FHLBNY.