DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES - Impact of Derivative Financial Instrument on Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) on swap, net of tax			$ (2,715)
Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swap, net of reclassifications and amortization	$ (1,322)	$ (6,019)	(13,643)
Other Income
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to interest expense			(5,099)
Interest Expense
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to interest expense	$ (1,322)	$ (6,019)	$ (5,829)

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