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Related Party Transactions (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($) ft² Director shares | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) shares
Related Party Transaction [Abstract] |  |
Number of board of directors | Director | 2 |
Rental expense for operating leases | $ 1,233 | $ 1,306
Payment of dividends on Series D Preferred Stock | 399 | 399
Series D Preferred Stock [Member] |  |
Related Party Transaction [Abstract] |  |
Payment of dividends on Series D Preferred Stock | $ 399 | 399
Affiliated Entity [Member] |  |
Related Party Transaction [Abstract] |  |
Office and covered garage space leased | ft² | 49,586 |
Rental expense for operating leases | $ 781 | 866
Services purchased from related party | 42 | 54
Members of Management [Member] |  |
Related Party Transaction [Abstract] |  |
Aggregate carrying value of investments in Gray | 13,226 | 14,407
Premiums paid by Gray for group accident plan | $ 403 | $ 597
Members of Management [Member] | Class A common stock [Member] |  |
Related Party Transaction [Abstract] |  |
Shares of Gray common stock owned (in shares) | shares | 880,272 | 880,272
Members of Management [Member] | Common Stock [Member] |  |
Related Party Transaction [Abstract] |  |
Shares of Gray common stock owned (in shares) | shares | 106,000 | 106,000

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