10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period endedSeptember 30, 2013

OR

o  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                 to

Commission file number 0-27782

Dime Community Bancshares, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	11-3297463 (I.R.S. employer identification number)
209 Havemeyer Street, Brooklyn, NY (Address of principal executive offices)	11211 (Zip Code)

(7718)782-6200

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (11) has filed all the reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (22) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

YES  xNO  o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.4.4405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

YES   xNO  o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

LARGE ACCELERATED FILER  o ACCELERATED FILERx NON -ACCELERATED FILER  o SMALLER REPORTING COMPANY  o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

YES  oNO  x

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Classes of Common Stock	Number of Shares Outstanding at November 6, 2013
$.01 Par Value	36,598,503

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	PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
	Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012	3
	Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three-Month and Nine-Month Periods Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012	4
	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three-Month and Nine-Month Periods Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012	4
	Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the Nine Months Ended    September 30, 2013 and 2012	5
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012	6
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	7-31
Item 2.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	31-46
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	46-47
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	47
	PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	48
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	48
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	48
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	48
Item 5.	Other Information	48
Item 6.	Exhibits	48
	Signatures	50

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains a number of forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act").  These statements may be identified by use of words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "seek," "may," "outlook," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "will," "would" and similar terms and phrases, including references to assumptions.

Forward-looking statements are based upon various assumptions and analyses made by Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (the "Holding Company," and together with its direct and indirect subsidiaries, the "Company") in light of management's experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors it believes appropriate under the circumstances. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors (many of which are beyond the Company's control) that could cause actual conditions or results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, without limitation, the following:

• the timing and occurrence or non-occurrence of events may be subject to circumstances beyond the Company's control;

• there may be increases in competitive pressure among financial institutions or from non-financial institutions;

• changes in the interest rate environment may reduce interest margins;

• changes in deposit flows, loan demand or real estate values may adversely affect the business of The Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh (the "Bank");

• changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines may cause the Company's financial condition to be perceived differently;

• changes in corporate and/or individual income tax laws may adversely affect the Company's business or financial condition;

• general economic conditions, either nationally or locally in some or all areas in which the Company conducts business, or conditions in the securities markets or the banking industry may be less favorable than the Company currently anticipates;

• legislation or regulatory changes may adversely affect the Company's business;

• technological changes may be more difficult or expensive than the Company  anticipates;

• success or consummation of new business initiatives may be more difficult or expensive than the Company anticipates;

• litigation or other matters before regulatory agencies, whether currently existing or commencing in the future, may delay the occurrence or non-occurrence of events longer than the Company anticipates; and

• The risks referred to in the section entitled "Risk Factors."

The Company has no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this document.

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Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

DIME COMMUNITY BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (UNAUDITED)

(Dollars in thousands except share amounts)

	September 30, 2013			December 31, 2012
ASSETS:
Cash and due from banks	$	$65,713		$	$79,076
Total cash and cash equivalents		65,713			79,076
Investment securities held-to-maturity (estimated fair value of $6,138 and $6,267 at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively)(fully unencumbered)		5,622			5,927
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value (fully unencumbered):		18,468			32,950
Mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale, at fair value (fully unencumbered):		34,226			49,021
Trading securities		5,262			4,874
Loans:
Real estate, net		3,666,939			3,503,385
Other loans		2,109			2,423
Less allowance for loan losses		(20,540	)		(20,550	)
Total loans, net		3,648,508			3,485,258
Loans held for sale		-			560
Premises and fixed assets, net		29,850			30,518
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York ("FHLBNY") capital stock		41,863			45,011
Goodwill		55,638			55,638
Other assets		110,175			116,566
Total Assets	$	$4,015,325		$	$3,905,399
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities:
Due to depositors:
Interest bearing deposits	$	$2,438,914		$	2,320,285
Non-interest bearing deposits		170,250			159,144
Total deposits		2,609,164			2,479,429
Escrow and other deposits		98,160			82,753
FHLBNY advances		772,500			842,500
Trust Preferred securities payable		70,680			70,680
Other liabilities		42,076			38,463
Total Liabilities		3,592,580			3,513,825
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock ($ 0.01 par, 9,000,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012)		-			-
Common stock ($ 0.01 par, 125,000,000 shares authorized,52,692,461 shares and 52,021,149 shares issued at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, and 36,548,503 shares and 35,714,269 shares outstanding at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively)		526			520
Additional paid-in capital		250,105			239,041
Retained earnings		397,664			379,166
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of deferred taxes		(9,460	)		(9,640	)
Unallocated common stock of Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP")		(2,834	)		(3,007	)
Unearned Restricted Stock Award common stock		(3,693	)		(3,122	)
Common stock held by Benefit Maintenance Plan ("BMP")		(9,013	)		(8,800	)
Treasury stock, at cost (16,143,958 shares and 16,306,880 shares at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively)		(200,550	)		(202,584	)
Total Stockholders' Equity		422,745			391,574
Total Liabilities And Stockholders' Equity	$	4,015,325		$	3,905,399

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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DIME COMMUNITY BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

(Dollars in thousands except per share amounts)

	Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013		2012			2013			2012
Interest income:
Loans secured by real estate	$	42,451	$	45,963		$	130,291		$	143,735
Other loans		25		28			74			76
Mortgage-backed securities		310		677			1,123			2,456
Investment securities		84		223			316			1043
Federal funds sold and other short-term investments		416		582			1,423			1,895
Total interest  income		43,286		47,473			133,227			149,205
Interest expense:
Deposits and escrow		4,908		5,302			15,240			16,449
Borrowed funds		6,725		8,773			20,267			31,465
Total interest expense		11,633		14,075			35,507			47,914
Net interest income		31,653		33,398			97,720			101,291
Provision for loan losses		240		126			425			3,858
Net interest income after provision for loan losses		31,413		33,272			97,295			97,433
Non-interest income:
Other than temporary impairment ("OTTI") losses:		-		-			-			(187	)
Less:  Non-credit portion of OTTI recorded in other comprehensive income (before taxes)		-		-			-			6
Net OTTI recognized in earnings		-		-			-			(181	)
Service charges and other fees		1,015		1244			2,554			2,840
Net mortgage banking income		76		259			350			1,475
Net gain on securities and other assets		83		67			276			180
Income from bank owned life insurance		419		423			1,249			1,265
Other		415		581			1,197			1,772
Total non-interest income		2,008		2,574			5,626			7,351
Non-interest expense:
Salaries and employee benefits		8,459		8,245			25,730			25,751
Stock benefit plan amortization expense		1,007		975			2,985			2,884
Occupancy and equipment		2,697		2,527			7,735			7,431
Federal deposit insurance premiums		515		502			1,470			1,557
Data processing costs		858		746			2,533			2,223
Other		2,039		2,776			6,778			8,009
Total non-interest expense		15,575		15,771			47,231			47,855
Income before income taxes		17,846		20,075			55,690			56,929
Income tax expense		7,215		8,280			22,450			23,356
Net income	$	10,631	$	11,795		$	33,240		$	33,573
Earnings per Share:
Basic	$	0.30	$	0.34		$	0.95		$	0.98
Diluted	$	0.30	$	0.34		$	0.95		$	0.98
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED) (Dollars in thousands)
Net Income	$	10,631	$	11,795		$	33,240		$	33,573
Amortization and reversal of net unrealized loss on securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity, net of taxes of $8 and $11 during the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $58 and $75 during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively		10		13			72			91
Reduction in non-credit component of OTTI charge, net of taxes of $4 and $6 during the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $13 and $133 during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively		4		7			12			161
Non-credit component of OTTI charge recognized during the period, net of tax benefit of $(3) during the nine months ended September 30, 2012		-		-			-			(3	)
Reclassification adjustment for securities sold during the period, net of taxes of $(50) and $(20) during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively		-		-			(60	)		(24	)
Net unrealized securities gains (losses) arising during the period, net of (tax benefits) taxes of $74 and $(6) during the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively and  $125 and $(184) during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively		90		(7	)		156			(224	)
Defined benefit plan adjustments, net of taxes of $256 during the nine months ended September 30, 2012		-		-			-			312
Comprehensive Income	$	10,735	$	11,808		$	33,420		$	33,886

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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DIME COMMUNITY BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED)

(Dollars in thousands)

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012
Common Stock (Par Value $0.01):
Balance at beginning of period	$	520		$	516
Shares issued in exercise of options		6			3
Balance at end of period		526			519
Additional Paid-in Capital:
Balance at beginning of period		239,041			231,521
Stock options exercised		8,972			4,083
Forfeited restricted stock award shares returned to treasury stock		-			(3	)
Tax benefit of stock plans		704			349
Release from treasury stock for equity awards		514			217
Amortization of excess fair value over cost – ESOP stock and stock options expense		874			1,025
Balance at end of period		250,105			237,192
Retained Earnings:
Balance at beginning of period		379,166			358,079
Net income for the period		33,240			33,573
Cash dividends declared and paid		(14,742	)		(14,386	)
Balance at end of period		397,664			377,266
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, net of tax:
Balance at beginning of period		(9,640	)		(9,709	)
Other comprehensive income recognized during the period, net of tax		180			313
Balance at end of period		(9,460	)		(9,396	)
ESOP:
Balance at beginning of period		(3,007	)		(3,239	)
Amortization of earned portion of ESOP stock		173			174
Balance at end of period		(2,834	)		(3,065	)
Unearned Restricted Stock Award Common Stock:
Balance at beginning of period		(3,122	)		(3,037	)
Amortization of earned portion of restricted stock awards		1,511			1,370
Release from treasury stock for equity awards		(2,082	)		(1,959	)
Forfeited restricted stock award shares returned to treasury stock		-			32
Balance at end of period		(3,693	)		(3,594	)
Treasury Stock, at cost:
Balance at beginning of period		(202,584	)		(204,442	)
Forfeited restricted stock award shares returned to treasury stock		-			(29	)
Release from treasury stock for equity awards		2,034			1,887
Balance at end of period		(200,550	)		(202,584	)
Common Stock Held by BMP:
Balance at beginning of period		(8,800	)		(8,655	)
Release from treasury stock for equity awards		(213	)		(145	)
Balance at end of period		(9,013	)		(8,800	)
Total Stockholders' Equity	$	422,745		$	387,538

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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DIME COMMUNITY BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

(Dollars in thousands)

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Income	$	33,240		$	33,573
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Net gain on sale of loans originated for sale		(13	)		(26	)
Net loss on the sale of other assets		21			-
Net gain on sale of investment securities available-for-sale		(110	)		(44	)
Net gain on trading securities		(187	)		(136	)
Net depreciation and amortization		2,064			2,080
ESOP compensation expense		889			963
Stock plan compensation (excluding ESOP)		1,669			1,606
Write down of OREO		180			-
Provision for loan losses		425			3,858
Credit to reduce the liability for loans sold with recourse		(245	)		(1,107	)
OTTI charge for investment securities recognized in earnings		-			181
Increase in cash surrender value of Bank Owned Life Insurance		(1,249	)		(1,265	)
Deferred income tax provision (credit)		(740	)		47
Excess tax benefit of stock plans		(704	)		(349	)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Origination of loans held for sale		(1,621	)		(5,080	)
Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale		2,194			8,741
Decrease in other assets		8,935			2,666
Increase in other liabilities		3,859			5,906
Net cash provided by operating activities		48,607			51,614
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from principal repayments of investment securities held-to-maturity		514			904
Proceeds from calls and principal repayments of investment securities available-for-sale		14,750			200,320
Proceeds from sales of investment securities available-for-sale		366			313
Proceeds from sales of trading securities		131			171
Purchases of investment securities available-for-sale		(389	)		(80,086	)
Purchases of mortgage backed securities available-for-sale		-			(23,186	)
Purchases of trading securities		(332	)		(1,691	)
Principal collected on mortgage backed securities available-for-sale		14,731			34,021
Purchases of loans		(40,264	)		(24,483	)
Proceeds from the sale of loans		4,387			30,906
Net (increase) decrease in loans		(128,563	)		124,031
Proceeds from the sale of OREO		564			-
Purchases of fixed assets, net		(1,348	)		(2,739	)
Redemption of FHLBNY capital stock		3,148			7,853
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities		(132,305	)		266,334
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net increase in due to depositors		129,735			75,465
Net increase in escrow and other deposits		15,407			39,254
Repayment of Securities Sold Under Agreement to Repurchase ("REPOs")		-			(40,000	)
Repayment of FHLBNY advances		(130,000	)		(172,275	)
FHLBNY Advances		60,000			-
Cash dividends paid		(14,742	)		(14,386	)
Exercise of stock options		8,978			4,086
Release of stock for benefit plan awards		253			-
Excess tax benefit of stock plans		704			349
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		70,335			(107,507	)
(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS		(13,363	)		210,441
CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD		79,076			44,260
CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS, END OF PERIOD		65,713			254,701
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid for income taxes	$	23,683		$	22,531
Cash paid for interest		35,411			48,244
Loans transferred to held for sale		-			1,000
Loans transferred to OREO		765			-
Amortization of unrealized loss on securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity		180			142
Net decrease in non-credit component of OTTI		(24	)		(288	)
Adjustments to other comprehensive income from defined benefit plans, net of tax		-			312

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

(Dollars in thousands Except Per Share Amounts)

1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS

The Holding Company is a Delaware corporation and parent company of the Bank, a New York State chartered stock savings bank.  The Holding Company's direct subsidiaries are the Bank, Dime Community Capital Trust 1 and 842 Manhattan Avenue Corp.  The Bank's direct subsidiaries are Boulevard Funding Corp., Dime Insurance Agency Inc. (f/k/a Havemeyer Investments, Inc.), DSBW Preferred Funding Corporation, DSBW Residential Preferred Funding Corp., Dime Reinvestment Corp. and 195 Havemeyer Corp.

The Bank maintains its headquarters in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, New York and operates twenty-six full service retail banking offices located in the New York City ("NYC") boroughs of Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx, and in Nassau County, New York.  The Bank's principal business is gathering deposits from customers within its market area and via the internet, and investing them primarily in multifamily residential, commercial real estate and mixed used loans, as well as mortgage-backed securities ("MBS"), obligations of the U.S. Government and Government Sponsored Enterprises ("GSEs"), and corporate debt and equity securities.  All of the Bank's lending occurs in the greater NYC metropolitan area.

2. SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the Company's financial condition as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the results of operations and statements of comprehensive income for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013, and the changes in stockholders' equity and cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.  The results of operations for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the remainder of the year ending December 31, 2013.  Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") have been omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC').

The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Please see "Part I - Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Critical Accounting Policies" for a discussion of areas in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements utilizing significant estimates.

These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2012 and notes thereto.

3. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In February 2013, The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-02, "Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income" ("ASU 2013-02"), which seeks to improve the transparency of reporting reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income.  The provisions of ASU 2013-02 are applicable to all companies that report items of other comprehensive income, such as the Company.  ASU 2013-02 requires a presentation (either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes to the financial statements) of the effects on the line items of net income of significant amounts that have been reclassified in their entirety and in accordance with GAAP from accumulated other comprehensive income to net income in the same reporting period.   ASU 2013-02 additionally requires a cross-reference to any other disclosures currently required under GAAP related to other reclassification items that, under GAAP, are not required to be reclassified in their entirety from accumulated other comprehensive income to net income in the same reporting period.  ASU 2013-02 does not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in the Company's financial statements.  All information required to be presented or cross-referenced under ASU 2013-02 is currently required to be disclosed, in some capacity, in the financial statements under GAAP.  The Company adopted ASU 2013-02 effective January 1, 2013.  Adoption of ASU 2013-02 had no impact on the Company's consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

4. TREASURY STOCK

The Holding Company did not repurchase any of its common stock into treasury during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 or 2012.

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On April 30, 2013, 145,925 shares of the Holding Company's common stock were released from treasury in order to fulfill benefit obligations under the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan and 15,049 shares of treasury stock were released in order to fulfill benefit obligations under the BMP.  The closing price of the Holding Company's common stock on that date was $ 14.27, and the shares were released utilizing the average historical cost method.

On April 30, 2012, 141,289 shares of the Holding Company's common stock were released from treasury in order to fulfill benefit obligations under the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan.  The closing price of the Holding Company's common stock on that date was $13.86, and the shares were released utilizing the average historical cost method.  On May 1, 2012, 10,729 shares of treasury stock were released in order to fulfill benefit obligations under the BMP.  The closing price of the Holding Company's common stock on that date was $13.55, and the shares were released utilizing the average historical cost method.

5. OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

The before and after tax amounts allocated to each component of other comprehensive income (loss) are presented in the table below.  Reclassification adjustments related to securities available for sale are included in the line entitled net gain on securities and other assets in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.

	Pre-tax Amount			Tax Expense (Benefit)			After tax Amount
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
Securities held-to maturity and transferred securities:
Change in non-credit component of OTTI	$	8		$	4		$	4
Change in unrealized loss on securities transferred to held to maturity		18			8			10
Total securities held-to-maturity and transferred securities		26			12			14
Securities available-for-sale:
Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net income		-			-			-
Change in net unrealized gain during the period		164			74			90
Total securities available-for-sale		164			74			90
Total other comprehensive income	$	190		$	86		$	104
Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
Securities held-to-maturity and transferred securities:
Change in non-credit component of OTTI	$	13		$	6		$	7
Change in unrealized loss on securities transferred to held to maturity		24			11			13
Total securities held-to-maturity and transferred securities		37			17			20
Securities available-for-sale:
Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net income		-			-			-
Change in net unrealized gain during the period		(13	)		(6	)		(7	)
Total securities available-for-sale		(13	)		(6	)		(7	)
Total other comprehensive income	$	24		$	11		$	13

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	Pre-tax Amount			Tax Expense (Benefit)			After tax Amount
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
Securities held-to-maturity and transferred securities
Change in non-credit component of OTTI	$	25		$	13		$	12
Change in unrealized loss on securities transferred to held to maturity		130			58			72
Total securities held-to-maturity and transferred securities		155			71			84
Securities available-for-sale
Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net income	$	(110	)	$	(50	)	$	(60	)
Change in net unrealized gain during the period		281			125			156
Total securities available-for-sale		171			75			96
Defined benefit plans:
Change in the net actuarial gain or loss		-			-			-
Total defined benefit plans		-			-			-
Total other comprehensive income	$	326		$	146		$	180
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
Securities held-to-maturity and transferred securities:
Change in non-credit component of OTTI	$	288		$	130		$	158
Change in unrealized loss on securities transferred to held to maturity		166			75			91
Total securities held-to-maturity and transferred securities		454			205			249
Securities available-for-sale:
Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net income		(44	)		(20	)		(24	)
Change in net unrealized gain during the period		(408	)		(184	)		(224	)
Total securities available-for-sale		(452	)		(204	)		(248	)
Defined benefit plans:
Change in the net actuarial gain or loss		568			256			312
Total defined benefit plans		568			256			312
Total other comprehensive income	$	570		$	257		$	313

Activity in accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss), net of tax, was as follows:

	Securities Held-to-Maturity and Transferred Securities			Securities Available-for-Sale			Defined Benefit Plans			Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Gain (Loss)
Balance as of January 1, 2013	$	(1,043	)	$	1,178		$	(9,775	)	$	(9,640	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		84			156			-			240
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss		-			(60	)		-			(60	)
Net other comprehensive income during the period		84			96			-			180
Balance as of September 30, 2013	$	(959	)	$	1,274		$	(9,775	)	$	(9,460	)
Balance as of January 1, 2012	$	(1,316	)		3,078		$	(11,471	)	$	(9,709	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		249			(224	)		312			337
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss		-			(24	)		-			(24	)
Net other comprehensive income during the period		249			(248	)		312			313
Balance as of September 30, 2012	$	(1,067	)	$	2,830		$	(11,159	)	$	(9,396	)

6. EARNINGS PER SHARE ("EPS")

Basic EPS is computed by dividing income attributable to common stock by the weighted-average common shares outstanding during the reporting period.  Diluted EPS is computed using the same method as basic EPS, but reflects the potential dilution that would occur if "in the money" stock options were exercised and converted into common stock.  In determining the weighted average shares outstanding for basic and diluted EPS, treasury stock and unallocated ESOP shares are excluded.  Vested restricted stock award shares are included in the calculation of the weighted average shares outstanding for basic and diluted EPS.   Unvested restricted stock award shares are recognized as a special class of securities under ASC 260.

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The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of basic EPS and diluted EPS for the periods presented:

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Net income per the Consolidated Statements of Income	$	10,631		$	11,795		$	33,240		$	33,573
Less: Dividends paid and earnings allocated to participating securities		(44	)		(46	)		(135	)		(137	)
Income attributable to common stock	$	10,587		$	11,749		$	33,105		$	33,436
Weighted average common shares outstanding, including participating securities		35,664,100			34,736,804			35,371,184			34,539,530
Less: weighted average participating securities		(318,314	)		(328,003	)		(321,325	)		(327,099	)
Weighted average common shares outstanding		35,345,786			34,408,801			35,049,859			34,212,431
Basic EPS	$	0.30		$	0.34		$	0.95		$	0.98
Income attributable to common stock	$	10,587		$	11,749		$	33,105		$	33,436
Weighted average common shares outstanding		35,345,786			34,408,801			35,049,859			34,212,431
Weighted average common equivalent shares outstanding		181,717			89,016			107,788			75,348
Weighted average common and equivalent shares outstanding		35,527,503			34,497,817			35,157,647			34,287,779
Diluted EPS	$	0.30		$	0.34		$	0.95		$	0.98

Common equivalent shares resulting from the dilutive effect of "in-the-money" outstanding stock options are calculated based upon the excess of the average market value of the Holding Company's common stock over the exercise price of outstanding in-the-moneystock options during the period.

There were 761,193 and 1,330,792 weighted-average stock options outstanding for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, which were not considered in the calculation of diluted EPS since their exercise prices exceeded the average market price during the period.  There were 919,821 and 1,323,076 weighted-average stock options outstanding for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, which were not considered in the calculation of diluted EPS since their exercise prices exceeded the average market price during the period.

7. ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

During the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the Holding Company and Bank maintained the Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. 2001 Stock Option Plan for Outside Directors, Officers and Employees and the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (collectively the "Stock Plans"), which are discussed more fully in Note 15 to the Company's audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012, and which are subject to the accounting requirements of ASC 505-50 and ASC 718.

Stock Option Awards

Combined activity related to stock options granted under the Stock Plans during the periods presented was as follows:

	At or for the Three Months Ended September 30,						At or for the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Options outstanding – beginning of period		2,273,733			2,830,302			2,456,137			2,893,760
Options granted		-			-			-			24,440
Options exercised		(493,690	)		(253,182	)		(671,312	)		(339,693	)
Options forfeited		-			(5,625	)		(4,782	)		(7,012	)
Options outstanding – end of period		1,780,043			2,571,495			1,780,043			2,571,495
Intrinsic value of options exercised	$	1,872		$	377		$	2,089		$	779
Compensation expense recognized		36			73			158			236
Remaining unrecognized compensation expense		177			408			177			408
Intrinsic value of outstanding options at period end		2,447			1,528			2,447			1,528
Intrinsic value of vested options at period end		2,347			1,293			2,347			1,293
Weighted average exercise price of vested options – end of period		16.53			15.65			16.53			15.65

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There were no grants of stock options during the three-month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, or the nine months ended September 30, 2013.  The  weighted average fair value per option at the date of grant for stock options granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was estimated as follows:

Total options granted		24,440
Estimated fair value on date of grant	$	4.09
Pricing methodology utilized	Black- Scholes
Expected life (in years)		6.53
Interest rate		1.21	%
Volatility		45.17
Dividend yield		4.04

Restricted Stock Awards

The Company, from time to time, issues restricted stock awards to outside directors and certain officers under the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan.  Typically, awards to outside directors fully vest on the first anniversary of the grant date, while awards to officers vest in equal annual installments over a four-year period.

The following is a summary of activity related to the restricted stock awards granted under the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan during the periods indicated:

	At or for the Three Months Ended September 30,				At or for the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013		2012		2013			2012
Unvested allocated shares – beginning of period		318,314		328,003		328,003			324,454
Shares granted		-		-		145,925			141,289
Shares vested		-		-		(155,614	)		(135,369	)
Shares forfeited		-		-		-			(2,371	)
Unvested allocated shares – end of period		318,314		328,003		318,314			328,003
Compensation recorded to expense	$	499	$	471	$	1,511		$	1,370

8. LOANS RECEIVABLE AND CREDIT QUALITY

Loans are reported at the principal amount outstanding, net of unearned fees or costs and the allowance for loan losses.  Interest income on loans is recorded using the level yield method.  Under this method, discount accretion and premium amortization are included in interest income.  Loan origination fees and certain direct loan origination costs are deferred and amortized as yield adjustments over the contractual loan terms.

Credit Quality Indicators:

The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt, such as:  current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors.  The Company analyzes loans individually by classifying them as to credit risk.  This analysis includes all non-homogeneous loans, such as multifamily residential, mixed use residential (i.e., loans in which the aggregate rental income of the underlying collateral property is generated from both residential and commercial units, but the majority of such income is generated from the residential units), mixed use commercial real estate (i.e.,loans in which the aggregate rental income of the underlying collateral property is generated from both residential and commercial units, but the majority of such income is generated from the commercial units), commercial real estate and construction and land acquisition loans, as well as one-to four family residential and cooperative apartment loans with balances in excess of the Fannie Mae ("FNMA") conforming loan limits for high-cost areas such as the Bank's primary lending area ("FNMA Limits") that are deemed to meet the definition of impaired.  This analysis is performed on a quarterly basis.  The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:

Special Mention.  Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management's close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the Bank's credit position at some future date.

Substandard.  Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

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Doubtful.  Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of then existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.

The Bank had no loans classified as Doubtful at both September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.  All loans not classified as Special Mention or Substandard were deemed pass loans at both September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

The following is a summary of the credit risk profile of real estate loans (including deferred costs) by internally assigned grade as of the dates indicated:

	Balance at September 30, 2013
Grade	One- to Four-Family Residential and Cooperative Unit		Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use		Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate		Commercial Real Estate		Construction		Total
Not Graded(1)	$	11,946	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	11,946
Pass		57,397		2,845,551		323,687		361,417		-		3,588,052
Special Mention		6,944		15,011		5,942		5,010		-		32,907
Substandard		2,217		4,262		6,021		21,235		299		34,034
Total real estate loans	$	78,504	$	2,864,824	$	335,650	$	387,662	$	299	$	3,666,939

⁽¹⁾ Amount comprised of fully performing one- to four-family residential and cooperative unit loans with balances equal to or less than the FNMA Limits.

	Balance at December 31, 2012
Grade	One- to Four-Family Residential and Cooperative Unit		Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use		Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate		Commercial Real Estate		Construction		Total
Not Graded(1)	$	16,141	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	16,141
Pass		66,415		2,665,410		326,053		363,299		-		3,421,177
Special Mention		6,333		7,711		5,547		2,639		-		22,230
Substandard		2,987		3,248		8,533		28,593		476		43,837
Total real estate loans	$	91,876	$	2,676,369	$	340,133	$	394,531	$	476	$	3,503,385

⁽¹⁾ Amount comprised of fully performing one- to four-family residential and cooperative unit loans with balances equal to or less than the FNMA Limits.

For consumer loans, the Company evaluates credit quality based on payment activity.  Consumer loans that are 90 days or more past due are placed on non-accrual status, while all remaining consumer loans are classified and evaluated as performing.

The following is a summary of the credit risk profile of consumer loans by internally assigned grade:

Grade	Balance at September 30, 2013		Balance at December 31, 2012
Performing	$	2,107	$	2,415
Non-accrual		2		8
Total	$	2,109	$	2,423

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The following is a breakdown of the past due status of the Company's investment in loans (excluding accrued interest and loans held for sale) as of the dates indicated:

At September 30, 2013
	30 to 59 Days Past Due		60 to 89 Days Past Due		Loans 90 Days or More Past Due and Still Accruing Interest		Non-accrual (1)		Total Past Due		Current		Total Loans
Real Estate:
One- to four-family residential and cooperative unit	$	300	$	155	$	-	$	1,136	$	1,591	$	76,913	$	78,504
Multifamily residential and residential mixed use		2,152		-		1,398		1,993		5,543		2,859,281		2,864,824
Mixed use commercial real estate		-		-		-		-		-		335,650		335,650
Commercial real estate		1,154		-		-		5,707		6,861		380,801		387,662
Construction		-		-		-		-		-		299		299
Total real estate	$	3,606	$	155	$	1,398	$	8,836	$	13,995	$	3,652,944	$	3,666,939
Consumer	$	1	$	1	$	-	$	2	$	4	$	2,105	$	2,109

⁽¹⁾ Includes all loans on non-accrual status regardless of the number of days such loans were delinquent as of September 30, 2013.

At December 31, 2012
	30 to 59 Days Past Due		60 to 89 Days Past Due		Loans 90 Days or More Past Due and Still Accruing Interest		Non-accrual (1)		Total Past Due		Current		Total Loans
Real Estate:
One- to four-family residential and cooperative unit	$	336	$	155	$	-	$	938	$	1,429	$	90,447	$	91,876
Multifamily residential and residential mixed use		6,451		-		190		507		7,148		2,669,221		2,676,369
Mixed use commercial real estate		-		-		-		1,170		1,170		338,963		340,133
Commercial real estate		207		-		-		6,265		6,472		388,059		394,531
Construction		-		-		-		-		-		476		476
Total real estate	$	6,994	$	155	$	190	$	8,880	$	16,219	$	3,487,166	$	3,503,385
Consumer	$	2	$	5	$	-	$	8	$	15	$	2,408	$	2,423

⁽¹⁾ Includes all loans on non-accrual status regardless of the number of days such loans were delinquent as of December 31, 2012.

Accruing Loans 90 Days or More Past Due:

The Bank continued accruing interest on five real estate loans with an outstanding balance of $ 1,398 at September 30, 2013, and one loan with an outstanding balance of $ 190 at December 31, 2012, all of which were 90 days or more past due on their respective contractual maturity dates.  The five loans at September 30, 2013, which included the $190 loan outstanding at December 31, 2012, continued to make monthly payments consistent with their initial contractual amortization schedule exclusive of the balloon payments due at maturity.  These loans were well secured and were expected to be refinanced, and therefore remained on accrual status and were deemed performing assets at both September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

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Troubled Debt Restructured Loans ("TDRs").

The following table summarizes outstanding TDRs by underlying collateral type as of the dates indicated:

	As of September 30, 2013				As of December 31, 2012
	No. of Loans		Balance		No. of Loans		Balance
One- to four-family residential and cooperative unit		3	$	938		3	$	948
Multifamily residential and residential mixed use		5		1,899		5		1,953
Mixed use commercial real estate		1		711		1		729
Commercial real estate		9		35,277		13		47,493
Total real estate		18	$	38,825		22	$	51,123

The following table summarizes outstanding TDRs by accrual status as of the dates indicated:

	As of September 30, 2013					As of December 31, 2012
	No. of Loans		Balance			No. of Loans		Balance
Outstanding principal balance at period end		18		$	38,825		22		$	51,123
TDRs on accrual status at period end		16			33,118		20			44,858
TDRs on non-accrual status at period end		2			5,707		2			6,265

Accrual status for TDRs is determined separately for each TDR in accordance with the Bank's policies for determining accrual or non-accrual status.  At the time an agreement is entered into between the Bank and the borrower that results in the Bank's determination that a TDR has been created, the loan can be either on accrual or non-accrual status.  If a loan is on non-accrual status at the time it is restructured, it continues to be classified as non-accrual until the borrower has demonstrated compliance with the modified loan terms for a period of at least six months.  Conversely, if at the time of restructuring the loan is performing (and accruing), it will remain accruing throughout its restructured period, unless the loan subsequently meets any of the criteria for non-accrual status under the Bank's policy and agency regulations.

The Company has not restructured troubled consumer loans, as its consumer loan portfolio has not experienced any problem issues warranting restructuring.  Therefore, all TDRs were collateralized by real estate at both September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

There were no loan modifications during the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 that met the definition of a TDR.  The following table summarizes activity related to TDRs for the periods indicated:

	For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013						For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
	Number of Loans		Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment		Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment		Number of Loans		Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment			Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
Loan modifications during the period that met the definition of a TDR:
Multifamily residential and residential mixed use		-		-		-		1		$	459		$	459
Commercial real estate		-		-		-		2			4,430			4,430
TOTAL		-		-		-		3		$	4,889		$	4,889

During the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company made modifications to other existing loans that were deemed both insignificant and sufficiently temporary in nature, thus not warranting classification as TDRs.  Such activity was immaterial.

The Bank's allowance for loan losses at September 30, 2013 reflected $490 of allocated reserve associated with TDRs.  The Bank's allowance for loan losses at December 31, 2012 reflected $520 of allocated reserve associated with TDRs.  Activity related to reserves associated with TDRs was immaterial during the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, allocated reserves totaling $1,064 associated with  nine TDRs were reversed, as improvement

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in the underlying conditions of these loans resulted in the determination that the allocated reserve was no longer warranted.  In addition, during the nine months ended September 30, 2012, $154 of reserves were charged-off upon the disposal of two TDRs.

As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Bank had no loan commitments to borrowers with outstanding TDRs.

A TDR is considered to be in payment default once it is 90 days contractually past due under the modified terms.  All TDRs are considered impaired loans and are evaluated individually for measurable impairment, if any.

There were no TDRs which defaulted within twelve months following the modification during the three or nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013 or 2012 (thus no significant impact to the allowance for loan losses during those periods).

Impaired Loans

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that all contractual amounts due will not be collected in accordance with the terms of the loan.  Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due.  Loans that experience insignificant payment delays or shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired.  Management determines the significance of payment delays and shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower's prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.

Generally, the Bank considers TDRs and non-accrual multifamily residential and commercial real estate loans, along with non-accrual one- to four-family loans in excess of the FNMA Limits, to be impaired.  Non-accrual one-to four-family loans equal to or less than the FNMA Limits, as well as all consumer loans, are considered homogeneous loan pools and are not required to be evaluated individually for impairment unless considered a TDR.

Impairment is typically measured using the difference between the outstanding loan principal balance and either: 1) the likely realizable value of a note sale; 2) the fair value of the underlying collateral, net of likely disposal costs, if repayment is expected solely from liquidation of the collateral; or 3) the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan's pre-modification rate in the case of a TDR.  If a TDR is substantially performing in accordance with its restructured terms, management will look to either the present value of the expected cash flows from the debt service or the potential net liquidation proceeds of the underlying collateral property in measuring impairment (whichever is deemed most appropriate under the circumstances).  If a TDR has re-defaulted, generally the likely realizable net proceeds from either a note sale or the liquidation of the collateral is considered when measuring impairment.  Measured impairment is either charged off immediately or, in limited instances, recognized as an allocated reserve within the allowance for loan losses.

Please refer to Note 9 for tabular information related to impaired loans.

Delinquent Serviced Loans Subject to a Recourse Obligation

As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Bank serviced a pool of multifamily loans sold to FNMA, and retained an obligation (off-balance sheet contingent liability) to absorb a portion of any losses (as defined in the seller/servicer agreement) incurred by FNMA in connection with the loans sold (the "First Loss Position").

Under the terms of its seller/servicer agreement with FNMA, the Bank is obligated to remit to FNMA all monthly principal and interest payments under the original terms of the sold loans until the earliest of the following events: (i) the Bank re-acquires the loan from FNMA or the loan enters OREO status; (ii) the entire pool of loans sold to FNMA have either been fully satisfied or enter OREO status; or (iii) the First Loss Position is fully exhausted.

At September 30, 2013, within the pool of multifamily loans sold to FNMA, there were no loans 90 days or more delinquent and one $401 loan delinquent between 30 and 89 days.  At December 31, 2012, within the pool of multifamily loans sold to FNMA, there was one $474 loan 90 days or more delinquent and one $229 loan delinquent between 30 and 89 days.

9. ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES AND LIABILITY FOR FIRST LOSS POSITION

The allowance for loan losses may consist of specific and general components.  The Bank's periodic evaluation of its allowance for loan losses (specific or general) is comprised of four primary components: (1) impaired loans;  (2) non-impaired substandard loans; (3) non-impaired special mention loans; and (4) pass graded loans.  Within these components, the Company has identified the following portfolio segments for purposes of assessing its allowance for loan losses (specific or general): (1) real estate loans; and (2) consumer loans.  Within these segments, the Bank analyzes the allowance for loan losses based upon the underlying collateral type (classes).  Consumer loans represent a nominal portion of the Company's loan portfolio, and were thus evaluated in aggregate as of both September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

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Impaired Loan Component

All multifamily residential, mixed use, commercial real estate and construction loans that are deemed to meet the definition of impaired are individually evaluated for impairment.  In addition, all cooperative unit and one- to four-family residential real estate loans in excess of the FNMA Limits are individually evaluated for impairment.  Impairment is typically measured using the difference between the outstanding loan principal balance and either: (1) the likely realizable value of a note sale; (2) the fair value of the underlying collateral, net of likely disposal costs, if repayment is expected solely from liquidation of the collateral; or (3) the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan's pre-modification rate in the case of a TDR.  For impaired loans on non-accrual status, either of the initial two measurements is utilized.

All TDRs are considered impaired loans and are evaluated individually for measurable impairment, if any.  If a TDR is substantially performing in accordance with its restructured terms, management will look to either the present value of the expected cash flows from the debt service or the potential net liquidation proceeds of the underlying collateral property in measuring impairment (whichever is deemed most appropriate under the circumstances).  If a TDR has re-defaulted, the likely realizable net proceeds from either a note sale or the liquidation of the collateral is generally considered when measuring impairment.  While measured impairment is generally charged off immediately, impairment attributable to a reduction in the present value of expected cash flows of a performing TDR was reflected as an allocated reserve within the allowance for loan losses at both September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous real estate loans, such as cooperative unit and one-to four-family residential real estate loans with balances equal to or less than the FNMA Limits, are collectively evaluated for impairment, and accordingly, are not separately identified for impairment disclosures.

Non-Impaired Substandard Loan Component

At both September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the reserve allocated within the allowance for loan losses associated with non-impaired loans internally classified as Substandard  reflected expected loss percentages on the Bank's pool of such loans that were derived based upon an analysis of historical losses over a measurement timeframe.  The loss percentage resulting from this analysis was then applied to the aggregate pool of non-impaired Substandard loans at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.  Based upon this methodology, increases or decreases in the amount of either non-impaired Substandard loans or charge-offs associated with such loans, or a change in the measurement timeframe utilized to derive the expected loss percentage, would impact the level of reserves determined on non-impaired Substandard loans.  As a result, the allowance for loan losses associated with non-impaired Substandard loans is subject to volatility.

The portion of the allowance for loan losses attributable to non-impaired Substandard loans was $31 at September 30, 2013 and $795 at December 31, 2012.  The decline resulted primarily from a reduction of $5,568 in the balance of such loans from December 31, 2012 to September 30, 2013, as well as the application of a lower loss percentage on these loans at September 30, 2013 compared to December 31, 2012 under the methodology employed.

All non-impaired Substandard loans were deemed sufficiently well secured and performing to have remained on accrual status both prior and subsequent to their downgrade to the Substandard internal loan grade.

Non-Impaired Special Mention Loan Component

At both September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the reserve allocated within the allowance for loan losses associated with non-impaired loans internally classified as Special Mention reflected an expected loss percentage on the Bank's pool of such loans that was derived based upon an analysis of historical losses over a measurement timeframe.  The loss percentage resulting from this analysis was then applied to the aggregate pool of non-impaired Special Mention loans at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.  Based upon this methodology, increases or decreases in the amount of either non-impaired Special Mention loans or charge-offs associated with such loans, or a change in the measurement timeframe utilized to derive the expected loss percentage, would impact the level of reserves determined on non-impaired Special Mention loans.  As a result, the allowance for loan losses associated with non-impaired Special Mention loans is subject to volatility.

The portion of the allowance for loan losses attributable to non-impaired Special Mention loans increased from $145 at December 31, 2012 to $148 at September 30, 2013, due to an increase of $12,644 in the balance of such loans, that was offset by a reduction in the estimated loss percentage applied to such loans, from December 31, 2012 to September 30, 2013.

Pass Graded Loan Component

The Bank initially looks to the underlying collateral type when determining the allowance for loan losses associated with pass graded real estate loans.  The following underlying collateral types are analyzed separately: 1) one- to four family residential and cooperative unit; 2) multifamily residential and residential mixed use; 3) mixed use commercial real estate, 4) commercial real estate;

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and 5) construction and land acquisition.  Within the analysis of each underlying collateral type, the following elements are additionally considered and provided weighting in determining the allowance for loan losses for pass graded real estate loans:

(i) Charge-off experience (including peer charge-off experience)

(ii) Economic conditions

(iii) Underwriting standards or experience

(iv) Loan concentrations

(v) Regulatory climate

(vi) Nature and volume of the portfolio

(vii) Changes in the quality and scope of the loan review function

The following is a brief synopsis of the manner in which each element is considered:

(i)   Charge-off experience - Loans within the pass graded loan portfolio are segmented by significant common characteristics, against which historical loss rates are applied.  The Bank also reviews and considers the charge-off experience of peer banks in its lending marketplace in order to determine whether there may be potential losses that have taken a longer period to flow through its allowance for loan losses.

(ii)  Economic conditions - At both September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Bank assigned a loss allocation to its entire pass graded real estate loan portfolio based, in part, upon a review of economic conditions affecting the local real estate market. Specifically, the Bank considered both the level of, and recent trends in: 1) the local and national unemployment rate, 2) residential and commercial vacancy rates, 3) real estate sales and pricing, and 4) delinquencies in the Bank's loan portfolio.

(iii)  Underwriting standards or experience - Underwriting standards are reviewed to ensure that changes in the Bank's lending policies and practices are adequately evaluated for risk and reflected in its analysis of potential credit losses.  Loss expectations associated with changes in the Bank's lending policies and practices, if any, are then incorporated into the methodology.

(iv)  Concentrations of credit - The Bank regularly reviews its loan concentrations (borrower, collateral type and location) in order to ensure that heightened risk has not evolved that has not been captured through other factors.  The risk component of loan concentrations is regularly evaluated for reserve adequacy.

                (v)   Regulatory climate – Consideration is given to public statements made by the federal banking regulatory agencies that have a potential impact on the Bank's loan portfolio and allowance for loan losses.

(vi)   Nature and volume of the portfolio – The Bank considers any significant changes in the overall nature and volume of its loan portfolio.

(vii)  Changes in the quality and scope of the loan review function – The Bank considers the potential impact upon its allowance for loan losses of any adverse change in the quality and scope of the loan review function.

Consumer Loans

Due to their small individual balances, the Bank does not evaluate individual consumer loans for impairment.  Loss percentages are applied to aggregate consumer loans based upon both their delinquency status and loan type.  These loss percentages are derived from a combination of the Company's historical loss experience and/or nationally published loss data on such loans.  Consumer loans in excess of 120 days delinquent are typically fully charged off against the allowance for loan losses.

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The following table presents data regarding the allowance for loan losses and loans evaluated for impairment by class of loan within the real estate loan segment as well as for the aggregate consumer loan segment:

At or for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
	Real Estate Loans																		Consumer Loans
	One- to Four Family Residential and Cooperative Unit			Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use			Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate			Commercial Real Estate			Construction			Total Real Estate
Beginning balance	$	352		$	14,620		$	2,215		$	3,279		$	12		$	20,478		$	24
Provision (credit) for loan losses		(75	)		1,382			(443	)		(618	)		(11	)		235			5
Charge-offs		(11	)		(205	)		-			(1	)		-			(217	)		(6	)
Recoveries		8			13			-			-			-			21			-
Ending balance	$	274		$	15,810		$	1,772		$	2,660		$	1		$	20,517		$	23
Ending balance – loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	1,203		$	3,891		$	711		$	35,277		$	-		$	41,082		$	-
Ending balance – loans collectively evaluated for impairment		77,301			2,860,933			334,939			352,385			299			3,625,857			2,109
Allowance balance associated with loans individually evaluated for impairment		6			-			-			484			-			490			-
Allowance balance associated with loans collectively evaluated for impairment		268			15,810			1,772			2,176			1			20,027			23
Total Ending balance	$	274		$	15,810		$	1,772		$	2,660		$	1		$	20,517		$	23
At December 31, 2012
Ending balance – loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	1,291		$	2,460		$	1,900		$	47,493		$	-		$	53,144		$	-
Ending balance – loans collectively evaluated for impairment		90,585			2,673,909			338,233			347,038			476			3,450,241			2,423
Allowance balance associated with loans individually evaluated for impairment		7			-			-			513			-			520			-
Allowance balance associated with loans collectively evaluated for impairment		337			14,299			2,474			2,869			24			20,003			27
Total Ending balance	$	344		$	14,299		$	2,474		$	3,382		$	24		$	20,523		$	27

	At or for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
	Real Estate Loans																							Consumer Loans
	One- to FourFamily Residential and Cooperative Unit				Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use				Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate				Commercial Real Estate				Construction			Total Real Estate
Beginning balance		$	258			$	14,551			$	2,181			$	3,230			$	-		$	20,220			$	23
Provision (credit) for loan losses			557				(761	)			143				157				27			123				3
Charge-offs			(134	)			(242	)			(8	)			(14	)			-			(398	)			-
Recoveries			(1	)			686				-				36				-			723				-
Ending balance		$	682			$	14,234			$	2,316			$	3,409			$	27		$	20,668			$	26

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At or for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
	Real Estate Loans																								Consumer Loans
	One- to Four Family Residential and Cooperative Unit				Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use				Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate				Commercial Real Estate				Construction				Total Real Estate
Beginning balance		$	344			$	14,299			$	2,474			$	3,382			$	24			$	20,523			$	27
Provision (credit) for loan losses			29				1,840				(716	)			(719	)			(23	)			411				14
Charge-offs			(110	)			(362	)			(15	)			(5	)			-				(492	)			(18	)
Recoveries			11				33				29				2				-				75				-
Ending balance		$	274			$	15,810			$	1,772			$	2,660			$	1			$	20,517			$	23

At or for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
	Real Estate Loans																		Consumer Loans
	One- to Four Family Residential and Cooperative Unit			Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use			Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate			Commercial Real Estate			Construction			Total Real Estate
Beginning balance	$	480		$	14,313		$	1,528		$	3,783		$	124		$	20,228		$	26
Provision (credit) for loan losses		959			1,477			1,442			64			(94	)		3,848			10
Charge-offs		(774	)		(2,381	)		(670	)		(500	)		(3	)		(4,328	)		(10	)
Recoveries		17			773			11			37			-			838			-
Transfer from the reserve for loan commitments		-			52			5			25			-			82			-
Ending balance	$	682		$	14,234		$	2,316		$	3,409		$	27		$	20,668		$	26

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The following tables summarize impaired real estate loans as of or for the periods indicated (by collateral type within the real estate loan segment):

	At September 30, 2013
	Unpaid Principal Balance at Period End		Recorded Investment at Period End(1)		Reserve Balance Allocated within the Allowance for Loan Losses at Period End
One- to FourFamily Residential and Cooperative Unit
With no allocated reserve	$	1,070	$	991	$	-
With an allocated reserve		256		212		6
Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use
With no allocated reserve		4,040		3,891		-
With an allocated reserve		-		-		-
Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate
With no allocated reserve		711		711		-
With an allocated reserve		-		-		-
Commercial Real Estate
With no allocated reserve		21,269		20,156		-
With an allocated reserve		15,121		15,121		484
Construction
With no allocated reserve		-		-		-
With an allocated reserve		-		-		-
Total
With no allocated reserve	$	27,090	$	25,749	$	-
With an allocated reserve	$	15,377	$	15,333	$	490

(1) The recorded investment excludes accrued interest receivable and loan origination fees, net, due to immateriality.

	At December 31, 2012
	Unpaid Principal Balance at Period End		Recorded Investment at Period End(1)		Reserve Balance Allocated within the Allowance for Loan Losses at Period End
One- to Four Family Residential and Cooperative Unit
With no allocated reserve	$	1,079	$	1,079	$	-
With an allocated reserve		258		212		7
Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use
With no allocated reserve		2,767		2,460		-
With an allocated reserve		-		-		-
Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate
With no allocated reserve		1,900		1,900		-
With an allocated reserve		-		-		-
Commercial Real Estate
With no allocated reserve		33,416		32,217		-
With an allocated reserve		15,276		15,276		513
Construction
With no allocated reserve		-		-		-
With an allocated reserve		-		-		-
Total
With no allocated reserve	$	39,162	$	37,656	$	-
With an allocated reserve	$	15,534	$	15,488	$	520

(1) The recorded investment excludes accrued interest receivable and loan origination fees, net, due to immateriality.

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	Three Months Ended September 30, 2013				Three Months Ended September 30, 2012				Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013				Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
	Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized		Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized		Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized		Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized
One- to Four Family Residential and Cooperative Unit
With no allocated reserve	$	993	$	11	$	$ 629	$	15	$	1,016	$	27	$	814	$	48
With an allocated reserve		212		5		212		5		212		14		511		14
Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use
With no allocated reserve		3,552		49		4,787		49		2,977		129		6,178		305
With an allocated reserve		-		-		-		-		-		-		525		-
Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate
With no allocated reserve		1,289		17		1,459		12		1,590		110		2,670		56
With an allocated reserve		-		-		-		-		-		-		240		-
Commercial Real Estate
With no allocated reserve		22,991		187		33,596		404		26,682		949		28,648		1,318
With an allocated reserve		15,155		275		15,284		189		15,199		671		21,290		567
Construction
With no allocated reserve		-		-		-		-		-		-		-		-
With an allocated reserve		-		-		-		-		-		-		-		-
Total
With no allocated reserve	$	28,825	$	264	$	$ 40,471	$	480	$	32,265	$	1,215	$	38,310	$	1,727
With an allocated reserve	$	15,367	$	280	$	$ 15,496	$	194	$	15,411	$	685	$	22,566	$	581

Reserve Liability for First Loss Position

At both September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Bank serviced a pool of loans that it sold to FNMA and was subject to the First Loss Position.  The Bank maintains a reserve liability in relation to the First Loss Position that reflects estimated losses on this loan pool at each period end.  For performing loans within the FNMA serviced pool, the reserve recognized is based upon the historical loss experience on this loan pool.  For problem loans within the pool, the estimated losses are determined in a manner consistent with impaired loans within the Bank's loan portfolio.

The following is a summary of the aggregate balance of multifamily loans serviced for FNMA, the period-end First Loss Position associated with these loans and activity in the related liability:

	At or for the Three Months Ended September 30,						At or for the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Outstanding balance of multifamily loans serviced for FNMA at period end	$	216,073		$	279,830		$	216,073		$	279,830
Total First Loss Position at end of period		15,428			16,356			15,428			16,356
Liability on the First Loss Position
Balance at beginning of period	$	$ 1,188		$	$ 1,684		$	$ 1,383		$	$ 2,993
Credit for losses on problem loans(1)		(50	)		(140	)		(245	)		(1,107	)
Charge-offs and other net reductions in balance		(38	)		-			(38	)		(342	)
Balance at period end	$	$ 1,100		$	$ 1,544		$	$ 1,100		$	$ 1,544

(1) Amount recognized as a component of mortgage banking income during the period.

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10. INVESTMENT AND MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES

The following is a summary of major categories of securities owned by the Company excluding trading securities at September 30, 2013:

	Unrealized Gains or Losses Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
	Purchase Amortized / Historical Cost		Recorded Amortized/ Historical Cost(1)		Non-Credit OTTI			Unrealized Gains		Unrealized Losses			Book Value		Other Unrecognized Losses		Fair Value
Investment securities held-to-maturity:
Pooled bank trust preferred securities ("TRUPS")	$	$16,316	$	$7,369	$	(609	)		-	$	(1,138	)(2)	$	5,622	$	516	$	6,138
Investment securities available for sale:
Registered Mutual Funds		2,797		2,691		-			670		(10	)		3,351		-		3,351
Agency notes		15,070		15,070		-			47		-			15,117		-		15,117
Pass-through MBS issued by GSEs		30,727		30,727		-			1,588		(10	)		32,305		-		32,305
Collateralized mortgage obligations ("CMOs")  issued by GSEs		531		531		-			4		-			535		-		535
Private issuer pass through MBS		709		709		-			19		-			728		-		728
Private issuer CMOs		647		647		-			11		-			658		-		658

(1) Amount represents the purchase amortized / historical cost less any credit-related OTTI charges recognized through earnings.

(2) Amount represents the unamortized portion of the unrealized loss that was recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss on September 1, 2008 (the day on which these securities were transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity).

The following is a summary of major categories of securities owned by the Company at December 31, 2012:

	Unrealized Gains or Losses Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
	Purchase Amortized / Historical Cost		Recorded Amortized/ Historical Cost (1)		Non-Credit OTTI			Unrealized Gains		Unrealized Losses			Book Value		Other Unrecognized Gains		Fair Value
Investment securities held-to-maturity:
TRUPS	$	16,774	$	7,829	$	(634	)		-	$	(1,268	)(2)	$	5,927	$	340	$	6,267
Investment securities available for sale:
Registered Mutual Funds		2,904		2,556		-			449		-			3,005		-		3,005
Agency notes		29,820		29,820		-			125		-			29,945		-		29,945
Pass-through MBS issued by GSEs		43,142		43,142		-			1,561		(25	)		44,678		-		44,678
CMOs  issued by GSEs		2,436		2,436		-			26		-			2,462		-		2,462
Private issuer pass through MBS		962		962		-			-		(7	)		955		-		955
Private issuer CMOs		908		908		-			18		-			926		-		926

(1) Amount represents the purchase amortized / historical cost less any credit-related OTTI charges recognized through earnings.

(2) Amount represents the unamortized portion of the unrealized loss that was recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss on September 1, 2008 (the day on which these securities were transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity).

At September 30, 2013, the agency note investments in the table above had contractual maturities as follows:

	Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value
Due after one year through three years	$	15,000	$	15,047
Due after three years through five years		70		70
TOTAL	$	15,070	$	15,117

The held-to-maturity TRUPS had a weighted average term to maturity of 21.2 years at September 30, 2013.  At September 30, 2013, MBS available-for-sale (which included pass-through MBS issued by GSEs, CMOs issued by GSEs, one private issuer pass through MBS and one private issuer CMO) possessed a weighted average contractual maturity of 16.9 years and a weighted average estimated duration of 1.3 years.  There were no sales of either investment securities held-to-maturity or MBS available-for-sale during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 or 2012.

There were no sales of investment securities available-for-sale during the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.  Proceeds from the sales of investment securities available-for-sale totaled $366 during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.  A net gain of $110 was recognized on these sales.  Proceeds from the sales of investment securities available-for-sale totaled $313 during the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  A net gain of $44 was recognized on these sales.

As of each reporting period through September 30, 2013, the Company has applied the protocol established by ASC 320-10-65 ("ASC 320-10-65") in order to determine whether OTTI existed for its TRUPS and/or to measure, for TRUPS that have been determined to be other than temporarily impaired, the credit related and non-credit related components of OTTI.  As of September 30, 2013,

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five TRUPS were determined to meet the criteria for OTTI based upon this analysis.  At September 30, 2013, these five securities had credit ratings ranging from "C" to "Caa3."

The following table provides a reconciliation of the pre-tax OTTI charges recognized on the Company's TRUPS:

	At or for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013								At or for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
	Credit Related OTTI Recognized in Earnings		Non-Credit OTTI Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Total OTTI			Credit Related OTTI Recognized in Earnings		Non-Credit OTTI Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Total OTTI
Cumulative balance at the beginning of the period	$	8,947	$	617		$	9,564		$	8,945	$	655		$	9,600
OTTI recognized on securities with previous OTTI		-		-			-			-		-			-
Reductions and transfers to credit-related OTTI		-		-			-			-		-			-
Amortization of previously recognized OTTI		-		(8	)		(8	)		-		(14	)		(14	)
Cumulative balance at end of the period	$	8,947	$	609		$	9,556		$	8,945	$	641		$	9,586

	At or for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013								At or for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
	Credit Related OTTI Recognized in Earnings		Non-Credit OTTI Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Total OTTI			Credit Related OTTI Recognized in Earnings			Non-Credit OTTI Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Total OTTI
Cumulative balance at the beginning of the period	$	8,945	$	634		$	9,579		$	8,974		$	930		$	9,904
OTTI recognized on securities with previous OTTI		-		-			-			181			6			187
Reductions and transfers to credit-related OTTI		-		-			-			-			(181	)		(181	)
Amortization of previously recognized OTTI		2		(25	)		(23	)		(210	)		(114	)		(324	)
Cumulative balance at end of the period	$	8,947	$	609		$	9,556		$	8,945		$	641		$	9,586

The following table summarizes the gross unrealized losses and fair value of investment securities as of September 30, 2013, aggregated by investment category and the length of time the securities were in a continuous unrealized loss position:

	Less than 12 Months Consecutive Unrealized Losses						12 Months or More Consecutive Unrealized Losses						Total
	Fair Value			Gross Unrecognized/ Unrealized Losses			Fair Value			Gross Unrecognized/ Unrealized Losses			Fair Value			Gross Unrecognized/ Unrealized Losses
Held-to-Maturity Securities:
TRUPS (1)		$	-		$	-		$	4,004		$	974		$	4,004		$	974
Available for Sale Securities
Registered Mutual Funds			539			10			-			-			539			10
Pass-through MBS issued by GSEs			307			10			-			-			307			10

(1)At September 30, 2013, the recorded balance of these securities was $3,840.  This balance reflected the remaining unrealized loss of $1,138 that was recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss on September 1, 2008 (the day these securities were transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity).  In accordance with both ASC 320-10-35-17 and 320-10-65, this unrealized loss is currently being amortized over the remaining estimated life of these securities.

TRUPS That Have Maintained an Unrealized Holding Loss for 12 or More Consecutive Months

At September 30, 2013, impairment of two of the TRUPS, with an amortized cost of $5,000, was deemed temporary.  These securities remained in an unrealized loss position for 12 or more consecutive months, and their cumulative unrealized loss was $1,315 at September 30, 2013, reflecting both illiquidity in the marketplace and concerns over future bank failures.  At September 30, 2013, both of these securities had ratings ranging from "BB-" to "A."  Despite both the significant decline in market value and the duration of their impairment, management believed that the unrealized losses on these securities at September 30, 2013 were temporary, and that the full value of the investments would be realized once the market dislocations have been removed, or as the securities continued to make their contractual payments of principal and interest.  In making this determination, management considered the following:

•    Based upon an internal review of the collateral backing the TRUPS portfolio, which accounted for current and prospective deferrals, the securities could reasonably be expected to continue making all contractual payments

•   The Company had the intent and ability to hold these securities until they fully recover their impairment, evidenced by the election to reclassify them as held-to-maturity in 2008

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•    There were no cash or working capital requirements nor contractual or regulatory obligations that would compel the Company to sell these securities prior to their forecasted recovery or maturity

•    Both securities have a pool of underlying issuers comprised primarily of banks
•    Neither of the securities have exposure to real estate investment trust issued debt (which has experienced high default

rates)

•    Both securities feature either a mandatory auction or a de-leveraging mechanism that could result in principal repayments to the Bank prior to the stated maturity of the security

•    Both securities are adequately collateralized

The following table summarizes the gross unrealized losses and fair value of investment securities and MBS as of December 31, 2012, aggregated by investment category and the length of time that the securities were in a continuous unrealized loss position:

	Less than 12 Months Consecutive Unrealized Losses						12 Months or More Consecutive Unrealized Losses						Total
	Fair Value			Gross Unrecognized/ Unrealized Losses			Fair Value			Gross Unrecognized/ Unrealized Losses			Fair Value			Gross Unrecognized/ Unrealized Losses
Held-to-Maturity Securities:
TRUPS (1)		$	-		$	-		$	3,705		$	1,732		$	3,705		$	1,732
Available-for-Sale Securities:
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation pass-through certificates			5,867			25			-			-			5,867			25
Private label MBS			-			-			955			7			955			7

(1) At December 31, 2012, the recorded balance of these securities was $4,170.  This balance reflected the remaining unrealized loss of $1,268 that was recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss on September 1, 2008 (the day these securities were transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity).  In accordance with both ASC 320-10-35-17 and 320-10-65, this unrealized loss is currently being amortized over the remaining estimated life of these securities.

11. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The fair value hierarchy established under ASC 820-10 is summarized as follows:

Level 1 Inputs – Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date.

Level 2 Inputs – Significant other observable inputs such as any of the following: (1) quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, (2) quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, (3) inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (e.g., interest rates and yield curves observable at commonly quoted intervals, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, and default rates), or (4) inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means (market-corroborated inputs).

Level 3 Inputs – Significant unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.  Significant unobservable inputs reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability (including assumptions about risk).  Significant unobservable inputs shall be used to measure fair value to the extent that observable inputs are not available, thereby allowing for situations in which there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date.

The following tables present the assets that are reported on the consolidated statements of financial condition at fair value as of the date indicated by level within the fair value hierarchy.  Financial assets are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

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Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis at September 30, 2013
			Fair Value Measurements Using
Description	Total		Level 1 Inputs		Level 2 Inputs		Level 3 Inputs
Trading securities (Registered Mutual Funds):
Domestic Equity Mutual Funds	$	1,217	$	1,217	$	-	$	-
International Equity Mutual Funds		156		156		-		-
Fixed Income Mutual Funds		3,889		3,889		-		-
Investment securities available-for-sale:
Agency notes		15,117		-		15,117		-
Registered Mutual Funds:
Domestic Equity Mutual Funds		1,836		1,836		-		-
International Equity Mutual Funds		397		397		-		-
Fixed Income Mutual Funds		1,118		1,118		-		-
Pass-through MBS issued by GSEs		32,305		-		32,305		-
CMOs  issued by GSEs		535		-		535		-
Private issuer pass through MBS		728		-		728		-
Private issuer CMOs		658		-		658		-

Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis at December 31, 2012
			Fair Value Measurements Using
Description	Total		Level 1 Inputs		Level2 Inputs		Level3 Inputs
Trading securities (Registered Mutual Funds):
Domestic Equity Mutual Funds	$	930	$	930	$	-	$	-
International Equity Mutual Funds		129		129		-		-
Fixed Income Mutual Funds		3,815		3,815		-		-
Investment securities available-for-sale:
Agency notes		29,945		-		29,945		-
Registered Mutual Funds:
Domestic Equity Mutual Funds		1,502		1,502		-		-
International Equity Mutual Funds		358		358		-		-
Fixed Income Mutual Funds		1,145		1,145		-		-
Pass-through MBS issued by GSEs		44,678		-		44,678		-
CMOs  issued by GSEs		2,462		-		2,462		-
Private issuer pass through MBS		955		-		955		-
Private issuer CMOs		926		-		926		-

The Company's available-for-sale investment securities and MBS are reported at fair value, which were determined utilizing prices obtained from independent parties. The valuations obtained are based upon market data, and often utilize evaluated pricing models that vary by asset and incorporate available trade, bid and other market information. For securities that do not trade on a daily basis, pricing applications apply available information such as benchmarking and matrix pricing. The market inputs normally sought in the evaluation of securities include benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes (obtained only from market makers or broker/dealers recognized as market participants), issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers and reference data. For certain securities, additional inputs may be used or some market inputs may not be applicable.  Prioritization of inputs may vary on any given day based on market conditions.

The agency notes owned by the Company possessed the highest possible credit rating published by at least one established credit rating agency as of both September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.  Obtaining market values as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 for these securities utilizing significant observable inputs was not difficult due to their continued marketplace demand.  The pass-through MBS and CMOs issued by GSEs all possessed the highest possible credit rating published by at least one established credit rating agency as of both September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.  Obtaining market values as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 for these securities utilizing significant observable inputs was not difficult due to their considerable demand.

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Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis at September 30, 2013
				Fair Value Measurements Using
Description	Total			Level 1 Inputs		Level 2 Inputs		Level 3 Inputs
Impaired loans:
One- to Four Family Residential and Cooperative Unit		$	477		-		-		$	477
Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use Real Estate			325		-		-			325
Commercial Real Estate			5,707		-		-			5,707

Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis at December 31, 2012
				Fair Value Measurements Using
Description	Total			Level 1 Inputs		Level 2 Inputs		Level 3 Inputs
Impaired loans:
Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use Real Estate		$	450		-		-		$	450
Commercial Real Estate			6,472		-		-			6,472

Impaired Loans - Loans with certain characteristics are evaluated individually for impairment. A loan is considered impaired under ASC 310-10-35 when, based upon existing information and events, it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect all amounts due, including principal and interest, according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. The Bank's impaired loans atSeptember 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were collateralized by real estate and were thus carried at the lower of the outstanding principal balance or the estimated fair value of the collateral.  Fair value is estimated through either a negotiated note sale value (Level 3 input), or, more commonly, a recent real estate appraisal (Level 3 input).  These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.

An appraisal is generally ordered for all impaired multifamily residential, mixed use or commercial real estate loans for which the most recent appraisal is more than one year old.  The Bank never adjusts independent appraisal data upward.  Occasionally, management will adjust independent appraisal data downward based upon its own lending expertise and/or experience with the subject property, utilizing such factors as potential note sale values, or a more refined estimate of costs to repair and time to lease the property.  Adjustments for potential disposal costs are also considered when determining the final appraised value.

As of September 30, 2013, impaired loans measured for impairment using the estimated fair value of the collateral had an aggregate principal balance of $7,893, and no valuation allowance within the allowance for loan losses.  As of December 31, 2012, impaired loans measured for impairment using the estimated fair value of the collateral had an aggregate principal balance of $6,922, and no valuation allowance within the allowance for loan losses.  Such loans had no impact upon the provision for loan losses during either the three months ended September 30, 2013 or the year ended December 31, 2012.

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The following table presents quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements for impaired loans measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at September 30, 2013:

Fair Value Derived		Valuation Technique Utilized	Significant Unobservable Input(s)	Range of Values			Weighted Average Value
$	207	Income approach only	Capitalization rate		N/A	*		7.5	%
			Reduction for planned expedited disposal		N/A	*		10.0	%
	802	Blended income and sales comparison approaches	Reduction to the sales comparison value to reconcile differences between comparable sales		0.0 %-15.0	%		5.0	%
			Capitalization rate (income approach component)		7.8 %-8.5	%		8.3	%
			Reduction for planned expedited disposal		20.0 %-30.0	%		26.0	%
	5,500	Previously negotiated note sales	Discount to unpaid principal balance from likely realizable value of a note sale negotiated on terms deemed acceptable		N/A	*		17.0	%

*Only one loan in this population.

The following table presents quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements for impaired loans measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at December 31, 2012:

Fair Value Derived		Valuation Technique Utilized	Significant Unobservable Input(s)	Range of Values			Weighted Average Value
$	207	Income approach only	Capitalization rate		N/A	*		7.5	%
			Reduction for planned expedited disposal		N/A	*		10.0	%
	1,215	Blended income and sales comparison approaches	Reduction to the sales comparison value to reconcile differences between comparable sales		0.0 %-6.0	%		3.8	%
			Capitalization rate (income approach component)		7.3 %-7.5	%		7.4	%
			Reduction for planned expedited disposal		10.0 %-25.0	%		15.6	%
	5,500	Previously negotiated note sales	Discount to unpaid principal balance from likely realizable value of a note sale negotiated on terms deemed acceptable		N/A	*		17.0	%

*Only one loan in this population.

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The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments (other than those measured at fair value on either a recurring or non-recurring basis) at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were as follows:

			Fair Value at September 30, 2013 Using
At September 30, 2013	Carrying Amount		Level 1 Inputs			Level 2 Inputs			Level 3 Inputs			Total
Assets:
Cash and due from banks	$	65,713	$	65,713		$	-		$	-		$	65,713
Investment securities held to maturity (TRUPS)		5,622		-			-			6,138			6,138
Loan, net		3,641,999		-			-			3,673,735			3,673,735
Accrued interest receivable		11,908		2			194			11,712			11,908
Mortgage Servicing Rights ("MSR")		705		-			1,076			-			1,076
FHLBNY capital stock		41,863		N/	A		N/	A		N/	A		N/	A
Liabilities:
Savings, money market and checking accounts	$	1,756,570	$	1,756,570		$	-		$	-		$	1,756,570
Certificates of Deposit  ("CDs")		852,594		-			864,333			-			864,333
Escrow and other deposits		98,160		98,160			-			-			98,160
FHLBNY Advances		772,500		-			802,251			-			802,251
Trust Preferred securities payable		70,680		-			70,680			-			70,680
Accrued interest payable		2,923		-			2,923			-			2,923

			Fair Value at December 31, 2012 Using
At December 31, 2012	Carrying Amount		Level 1 Inputs			Level 2 Inputs			Level 3 Inputs			Total
Assets:
Cash and due from banks	$	79,076	$	79,076		$	-		$	-		$	79,076
Investment securities held to maturity (TRUPS)		5,927		-			-			6,267			6,267
Loans, net		3,478,336		-			-			3,602,583			3,602,583
Loans held for sale		560		-			560			-			560
Accrued interest receivable		13,518		-			359			13,159			13,518
MSR		1,115		-			1,511			-			1,511
FHLBNY capital stock		45,011		N/	A		N/	A		N/	A		N/	A
Liabilities:
Savings, money market and checking accounts	$	1,587,454	$	1,587,454		$	-		$	-		$	1,587,454
CDs		891,975		-			907,657			-			907,657
Escrow and other deposits		82,753		82,753			-			-			82,753
FHLBNY Advances		842,500		-			885,774			-			885,774
Trust Preferred securities payable		70,680		-			70,680			-			70,680
Accrued interest payable		2,827		-			2,827			-			2,827

Methods and assumptions used to estimate fair values for financial assets and liabilities other than those previously discussed are summarized as follows:

Cash and Due From Banks - The fair value is assumed to be equal to their carrying value as these amounts are due upon demand (deemed a Level 1 valuation).

Federal Funds Sold and Other Short Term Investments – As a result of their short duration to maturity, the fair value of these assets, principally overnight deposits, is assumed to be equal to their carrying value due (deemed a Level 1 valuation).

TRUPS Held to Maturity – At both September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company owned seven TRUPS classified as held-to-maturity.  Late in 2008, the market for these securities became illiquid, and continued to be deemed illiquid as of September 30, 2013.  As a result, at both September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, their estimated fair value was obtained utilizing a blended valuation approach (Level 3 pricing).  Under the blended valuation approach, the Bank utilized the following valuation sources: 1) broker quotations, which were deemed to meet the criteria of "distressed sale" pricing under the guidance of ASC 820-10-65-4, were given a minor 10.0 % weighting (deemed to be a Level 2 valuation); 2) an internally created cash flow valuation model that considered the creditworthiness of each individual issuer underlying the collateral pools, and utilized default, cash flow and discount rate assumptions determined by the Company's management (the "Internal Cash Flow Valuation"), was given a 45.0 % weighting (deemed to be a Level 3 valuation); and 3) a minimum of two of three available independent cash flow valuation models were averaged and given a 45.0 % weighting (deemed to be a Level 3 valuation for which the Company is not provided detailed information regarding the significant unobservable inputs utilized by the third party).

The major assumptions utilized in the Internal Cash Flow Valuation (each of which represents a significant unobservable input as defined by ASC 820-10) were as follows:

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(i) Discount Rate - Pursuant to ASC 320-10-65, the Company utilized two different discount rates for discounting the cash flows for each of the seven TRUPS, as follows:

(1) Purchase discount rate – the rate used to determine the "credit" based valuation of the security.  The purchase discount rates utilized to compute fair value as of September 30, 2013 ranged from 1.6 % to 2.4 %, with a weighted average value of 2.2 %.

(2) Current discount rate - the current discount rate utilized was derived from the Bloomberg fair market value curve for debt offerings of similar credit rating.  In the event that a security had a split credit rating, separate cash flow valuations were made utilizing the appropriate discount rate and were averaged in order to determine the Internal Cash Flow Valuation.  In addition, the discount rate was interpolated from the Bloomberg fair market value curve for securities possessing a credit rating below "B."  The existing discount rates utilized to compute fair value as of September 30, 2013 ranged from 4.7 % to 6.9 %, with a weighted average value of 5.4 %.

(ii) Defaults – The Company utilized the most recently published measures of capital adequacy and/or problematic assets to estimate potential defaults in the collateral pool of performing issuers underlying the seven securities.  In instances where problematic assets equaled or exceeded the issuer's regulatory capital, or the issuer's capital level fell below the limits established by the regulatory agencies, defaults were deemed probable to occur.  Based upon the application of this methodology, the computed default rates utilized in the determination of the fair value of the TRUPS as of September 30, 2013 ranged from 0.0 % to  4.0 % of the performing security pool balance, with a weighted average rate of 1.0 %.  The Company additionally utilized a standard default rate of 1.2 % every three years, which was applied uniformly.

(iii) Cash Flows - The expected payments for the tranche of each security owned by the Company, as adjusted to assume that all estimated defaults occur immediately.  The cash flows further assumed an estimated recovery rate of 10.0 % per annum to occur one year after initial default, which was applied uniformly.

As discussed above, in addition to the Internal Cash Flow Valuation and broker quotations, at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company utilized a minimum of two additional cash flow valuation models in order to estimate the fair value of TRUPS.  Two of the three independent cash flow valuation models utilized a methodology similar to the Internal Cash Flow Valuation, differing only in the underlying assumptions utilized to derive estimated cash flows, individual bank defaults and discount rate.  At December 31, 2012, a third independent cash flow valuation model was utilized which was derived from a different methodology in which the actual cash flow estimate based upon the underlying collateral of the securities (including default estimates) was not considered.  Instead, this cash flow valuation model utilized a discount rate determined from the Bloomberg fair market value curve for similar assets that continued to trade actively, with adjustments made for the illiquidity of the TRUPS market. This valuation model was not utilized as of September 30, 2013 as its rendered valuation was not deemed indicative of current market pricing.  Because of the significant judgment underlying each of the pricing assumptions, management elected to recognize each of the independent valuations and apply a weighting system to all of the valuations, including the Internal Cash Flow Valuation, as all of these valuations were determined utilizing a valid and objective pricing methodology.

Loans, Net - The fair value of loans, net in the table above is determined by discounting anticipated future cash flows of the loans, net of anticipated prepayments, using a discount rate reflecting current market rates for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality.  For adjustable rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values.  The valuation method used for loans does not necessarily represent an exit price valuation methodology as defined under ASC 820.  However, since the valuation methodology is deemed to be similar to a Level 3 valuation methodology, the fair value of loans receivable other than impaired loans measured at fair value, is shown under the Level 3 valuation column.

Loans Held For Sale - The fair value of held-for-sale loans is primarily determined utilizing quoted market prices for securities backed by similar types of loans. Changes in the fair value of loans held for sale result primarily from changes in interest rates subsequent to funding but prior to sale, and changes in the fair value of the associated servicing of the loan. Loans held for sale are deemed a Level 2 valuation.

Accrued Interest Receivable - The estimated fair value of accrued interest receivable approximates its carrying amount, and is deemed to be valued at an input level comparable to its underlying financial asset.

MSR - On a quarterly basis, the aggregate balance of the MSR is evaluated for impairment based upon the fair value of the rights as compared to their carrying amount.  If the aggregate carrying amount of the MSR exceeds fair value, impairment is recorded on the MSR so that they are carried at fair value.  Fair value is determined based on a valuation model that calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing income.  The valuation model utilizes assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income and that can be validated against available market data (Level 2 input).

FHLBNY Capital Stock – It is not practicable to determine the fair value of FHLBNY capital stock due to restrictions placed on transferability.

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Deposits - The fair value of savings, money market, and checking accounts is, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amount), which has been deemed a Level 1 valuation.  The fair value of CDs is based upon the present value of contractual cash flows using current interest rates for instruments of the same remaining maturity (deemed a Level 2 valuation).

Escrow and Other Deposits – The fair value of escrow and other deposits is, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amount), which has been deemed a Level 1 valuation.

FHLBNY Advances – The fair value of FHLBNY advances is measured by the discounted anticipated cash flows through contractual maturity or next interest repricing date, or an earlier call date if, as of the valuation date, the borrowing is expected to be called (deemed a Level 2 valuation).  The carrying amount of accrued interest payable on FHLBNY advances is its fair value.

Trust Preferred Securities Payable - The fair value of trust preferred securities payable is estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on the current borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements (deemed a Level 2 valuation), and is provided to the Company quarterly independently by a market maker in the underlying security.

Accrued Interest Payable - The estimated fair value of accrued interest payable approximates its carrying amount, and is deemed to be valued at an input level comparable to its underlying financial liability.

Commitments to Extend Credit - Fair values for off-balance sheet, credit-related financial instruments are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties' credit standing. The fair value of commitments is not material.

12. RETIREMENT AND POSTRETIREMENT PLANS

The Holding Company or the Bank maintains the Retirement Plan of The Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh (the "Employee Retirement Plan"), the Retirement Plan for Board Members of Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (the "Outside Director Retirement Plan"), the BMP, and the Postretirement Welfare Plan of The Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh ("Postretirement Plan").  Net expenses associated with these plans were comprised of the following components:

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2013							Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
	BMP, Employee and Outside Director Retirement Plans				Postretirement Plan			BMP, Employee and Outside Director Retirement Plans				Postretirement Plan
Service cost		$	-			$	15		$	-			$	39
Interest cost			290				57			306				90
Expected return on assets			(380	)			-			(363	)			-
Amortization of unrealized loss			587				12			541				75
Net periodic cost		$	497			$	84		$	484			$	204

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013							Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
	BMP, Employee and Outside Director Retirement Plans				Postretirement Plan			BMP, Employee and Outside Director Retirement Plans				Postretirement Plan
Service cost		$	-			$	45		$	-			$	117
Interest cost			868				170			918				270
Expected return on assets			(1,139	)			-			(1,089	)			-
Amortization of unrealized loss			1,762				36			1,623				225
Net periodic cost		$	1,491			$	251		$	1,452			$	612

The Company disclosed in its consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012 that it expected to make contributions to, or benefit payments on behalf of, benefit plans during 2013 as follows: Employee Retirement Plan - $53, BMP - $483, Outside Director Retirement Plan - $186, and Postretirement Plan - $187.  The Company made contributions of $31 to the Employee Retirement Plan during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, and expects to make the remainder of the estimated $53 of net contributions during 2013.  The Company made benefit payments of $136 on behalf of the Outside Director Retirement Plan

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during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, and expects to make the remainder of the estimated $186 of net contributions or benefit payments during 2013.  The Company made benefit payments totaling $60 on behalf of the Postretirement Plan during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, and expects to make the remainder of the estimated $187 of contributions or benefit payments during 2013.  The Company did not make any defined benefit contributions to, or benefit payments on behalf of, the BMP during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, and does not currently expect to make the $483 of benefit payments on behalf of the BMP during 2013, since anticipated retirements that formed the basis for these expected benefit payments in 2013 are presently not expected to occur.

13. INCOME TAXES

During the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company's consolidated effective tax rates were 40.4 % and 41.3 %, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company's consolidated effective tax rates were 40.3 % and 41.0 %, respectively, approximating the expected 41.0 % normalized rate for each period.  There were no significant unusual income tax items during either the three-month or nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.

14. NET MORTGAGE BANKING INCOME

Net mortgage banking income presented in the consolidated statements of income was comprised of the following items:

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Gain on the sale of loans originated for sale	$	2	$	20	$	13	$	26
Credit to the liability for First Loss Position		50		140		245		1,107
Mortgage banking fees		24		99		92		342
Net mortgage banking income	$	76	$	259	$	350	$	1,475

Item 2.Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

General

The Holding Company is a Delaware corporation and parent company of the Bank, a New York State chartered stock savings bank.  The Bank maintains its headquarters in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, New York and operates twenty-six full service retail banking offices located in the NYC boroughs of Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx, and in Nassau County, New York.  The Bank's principal business is gathering deposits from customers within its market area and via the internet, and investing them primarily in multifamily residential, commercial real estate and mixed use loans, MBS, obligations of the U.S. government and GSEs, and corporate debt and equity securities.  All of the Bank's lending occurs in the greater NYC metropolitan area.

Executive Summary

The Holding Company's primary business is the ownership of the Bank.  The Company's consolidated results of operations are dependent primarily on net interest income, which is the difference between the interest income earned on interest-earning assets, such as loans and securities, and the interest expense paid on interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowings.  The Bank additionally generates non-interest income such as service charges and other fees, mortgage banking related income, and income associated with Bank Owned Life Insurance.  Non-interest expense primarily consists of employee compensation and benefits, federal deposit insurance premiums, data processing costs, and occupancy and equipment, marketing and other operating expenses.  The Company's consolidated results of operations are also significantly affected by general economic and competitive conditions (particularly fluctuations in market interest rates), government policies, changes in accounting standards and actions of regulatory agencies.

The Bank's primary strategy is generally to seek to increase its product and service utilization for each individual depositor, and increase its household and deposit market shares in the communities that it serves.  In addition, the Bank's primary strategy includes the origination of, and investment in, mortgage loans, with an emphasis on NYC multifamily residential and mixed-use real estate loans.  The Company believes that multifamily residential and mixed-use loans in and around NYC provide several advantages as investment assets.  Initially, they offer a higher yield than investment securities of comparable maturities or terms to repricing.  In addition, origination and processing costs for the Bank's multifamily residential and mixed use loans are lower per thousand dollars of originations than comparable one-to four-family loan costs.  Further, the Bank's market area has generally provided a stable flow of new and refinanced multifamily residential and mixed-use loan originations.  In order to address the credit risk associated with multifamily residential and mixed use lending, the Bank has developed underwriting standards that it believes are reliable in order to maintain consistent credit quality for its loans.

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The Bank also strives to provide a stable source of liquidity and earnings through the purchase of investment grade securities, seeks to maintain the asset quality of its loans and other investments, and uses portfolio and asset/liability management techniques in an effort to manage the effects of interest rate volatility on its profitability and capital.

Recent Regulatory Developments

Basel III Capital Rules. In July 2013, the Bank's primary federal regulator, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"), and the Holding Company's primary regulator, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System ("Federal Reserve") published final rules (the "Basel III Capital Rules") that revised their risk-based and leverage capital requirements and their method for calculating risk-weighted assets to implement, in part, agreements reached by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision ("Basel Committee") in "Basel III: A Global Regulatory Framework for More Resilient Banks and Banking Systems" and certain provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.  The Basel III Capital Rules apply to banking organizations, including depository institutions and ultimate parent savings and loan holding companies, such as the Bank and Holding Company, respectively.

The Basel III Capital Rules are intended to increase both the amount and quality of regulatory capital.  Among other things, the Basel III Capital Rules: a) introduce a new capital measure entitled "Common Equity Tier 1" ("CET1"); b) specify that tier 1 capital consist of CET1 and additional financial instruments satisfying specified requirements that permit inclusion in tier 1 capital; c) define CET1 narrowly by requiring that most deductions or adjustments to regulatory capital measures be made to CET1 and not to the other components of capital; and d) expand the scope of the deductions or adjustments from capital as compared to the existing regulations.

Under the Basel III Capital Rules, banking organizations (other than "advanced approaches" banking organizations) are provided a one-time option in their initial regulatory financial report filed after January 1, 2015 to remove certain components of accumulated other comprehensive income from the computation of common equity regulatory capital.

The Basel III Capital Rules also provide a permanent exemption from the proposed phase out of existing trust preferred securities and cumulative perpetual preferred stock from regulatory capital for banking organizations with less than $15 billion in total assets, while also implementing stricter eligibility requirements for regulatory capital instruments that should serve to disallow the inclusion of all non-exempt issuances of trust preferred securities and cumulative perpetual preferred stock from tier 1 capital.  The Basel III Capital Rules also provide additional constraints on the inclusion of minority interests, mortgage servicing assets, deferred tax assets and certain investments in the capital of unconsolidated financial institutions in tier 1 capital, as well as providing stricter risk weighting rules to these assets.

The Basel III Capital Rules provide for the following minimum capital to risk-weighted assets ratios: a) 4.5% based upon CET1; b) 6.0% based upon tier 1 capital; and c) 8.0% based upon total regulatory capital.  A minimum leverage ratio (tier 1 capital as a percentage of total assets) of 4.0% is also required under the Basel III Capital Rules.  When fully phased in, the Basel III Capital Rules will additionally require institutions to retain a capital conservation buffer of 2.5% above these required minimum capital ratio levels.  Banking organizations that fail to maintain the minimum 2.5% capital conservation buffer could face restrictions on capital distributions or discretionary bonus payments to executive officers.  Restrictions would begin phasing in where the banking organization's capital conservation buffer was below 2.5% at the beginning of a quarter, and distributions and discretionary bonus payments would be completely prohibited if no capital conservation buffer exists.

The Basel III Capital Rules also provide stricter rules related to the risk weighting of past due and certain commercial real estate loans, as well as on some equity investment exposures, and replaces the existing credit rating approach for determining the risk weighting of securitization exposures with an alternative approach in which senior securitization tranches are assigned a risk weight associated with the underlying exposure and a banking organization must hold capital for the senior tranche based on the risk weight of the underlying exposures.  Under the revised approach, for subordinate securitization tranches, a banking organization must hold capital for the subordinate tranche, as well as all more senior tranches for which the subordinate tranche provides credit support.

Finally, the Basel III Capital Rules amend the thresholds under the "prompt corrective action" framework enforced with respect to the Bank by the FDIC to reflect both (i) the generally heightened requirements for regulatory capital ratios as well as (ii) the introduction of the CET1 capital measure.

The Basel III Capital Rules become effective as applied to the Bank and Holding Company on January 1, 2015, with a phase in period from January 1, 2015 through January 1, 2019.  The enactment of the Basel III Capital Rules could increase the required capital levels of the Bank, and the Holding Company will become subject to consolidated capital rules.

The Basel III Capital Rules adopted in July 2013 do not address the proposed liquidity coverage ratio ("LCR") called for by the Basel Committee's Basel III framework, which, if implemented, could require the Bank to hold high-quality liquid assets sufficient to cover its total net cash outflows over 30 days. On October 24, 2013, the Federal Reserve issued a proposed rule implementing an LCR requirement in the United States for larger banking organizations. Neither the Holding Company nor the Bank would be subject to the LCR requirement as proposed.

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 Management believes that, as of September 30, 2013, the Holding Company and the Bank would have satisfied all capital adequacy requirements under the Basel III Capital Rules on a fully phased-in basis if such requirements were then in effect.

FDIC Guidance on Managing Market Risk.  On October 8, 2013, the FDIC published guidance entitled "Managing Sensitivity to Market Risk in a Challenging Interest Rate Environment".  This guidance notes the FDIC's ongoing supervisory concern that certain institutions may be insufficiently prepared or positioned for sustained increases in, or volatility of, interest rates.  The guidance emphasizes a series of best practices to ensure that state nonmember institutions, such as the Bank, have adopted a comprehensive asset-liability and interest rate risk management process.  These practices include:  (i) effective board governance and oversight; (ii) a sound policy framework and prudent exposure limits; (iii) well-developed risk measurement tools for effective measurement and monitoring of interest rate risk and; (iv) effective risk mitigation strategies.

New York State Department of Financial Services Actions Regarding Online Payday Lending.  On August 5, 2013, the New York State Department of Financial Services ("DFS") published a letter identifying 35 payday lenders believed to be engaged in unlawful activities in New York.  The letter was sent to 117 banks, including the Bank, as well as NACHA, which administers the Automated Clearing House ("ACH") network.  It requests that the banks cooperate with DFS to create a new set of model safeguards and procedures to prevent the 35 lenders, as well as the broader payday lending industry, from accessing New York customer accounts and the ACH payments system in general.

DFS Guidelines for Bank Lending to Multifamily Properties Under the Community Reinvestment Act.  On September 5, 2013, the DFS published guidelines addressing responsible multifamily lending.  The guidelines report DFS' future intention to have CRA examinations review whether a bank has satisfied its responsibility to ensure that any loan contributes to, and does not undermine, the availability of affordable housing or neighborhood conditions.  Under the guidelines, a loan on a multifamily property would not be found to have a community development purpose, and would not be CRA eligible if it:  (i) significantly reduces or has the potential to reduce affordable housing; (ii) facilitates substandard living conditions; (iii) is in technical default; or (iv) has been underwritten in an unsound manner.

The guidelines also recommend that banks consider adopting a series of best practices in an effort to help avoid reductions in qualitative or quantitative CRA credit on multifamily loans.

The Bank has not yet determined whether and to what extent, if any, the guidelines will affect the business and operations of the Bank, or whether any such effect could adversely impact the Bank.

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Selected Financial Highlights and Other Data

(Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts)

	At or For the Three Months Ended September 30,						At or For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Performance and Other Selected Ratios:
Return on Average Assets		1.07	%		1.21	%		1.11	%		1.13	%
Return on Average Stockholders' Equity		10.19			12.32			10.91			11.98
Stockholders' Equity to Total Assets		10.53			9.80			10.53			9.80
Loans to Deposits at End of Period		140.62			137.50			140.62			137.50
Loans to Earning Assets at End of Period		96.43			88.48			96.43			88.48
Net Interest Spread		3.17			3.38			3.24			3.32
Net Interest Margin		3.35			3.59			3.45			3.57
Average Interest Earning Assets to Average Interest Bearing Liabilities		115.86			114.77			116.18			114.50
Non-Interest Expense to Average Assets		1.56			1.62			1.58			1.61
Efficiency Ratio		46.38			43.92			45.82			44.05
Effective Tax Rate		40.43			41.25			40.31			41.03
Dividend Payout Ratio		46.67			41.18			44.21			42.86
Per Share Data:
Reported EPS (Diluted)	$	0.30		$	0.34		$	0.95		$	0.98
Cash Dividends Paid Per Share		0.14			0.14			0.42			0.42
Stated Book Value		11.57			10.89			11.57			10.89
Asset Quality Summary:
Net Charge-offs	$	202		$	(325	)	$	435		$	3,500
Non-performing Loans		8,838			10,690			8,838			10,690
Non-performing Loans/Total Loans		0.24	%		0.32	%		0.24	%		0.32	%
Non-performing Assets	$	9,735		$	11,580		$	9,735		$	11,580
Non-performing Assets/Total Assets		0.24	%		0.29	%		0.24	%		0.29	%
Allowance for Loan Loss/Total Loans		0.56			0.62			0.56			0.62
Allowance for Loan Loss/Non-performing Loans		232.41			193.58			232.41			193.58
Earnings to Fixed Charges Ratios (1)
Including Interest on Deposits		2.50	x		2.40	x		2.53	x		2.17	x
Excluding Interest on Deposits		3.54			3.23			3.64			2.77

(1) Please refer to Exhibit 12.1 for further detail on the calculation of these ratios.

Critical Accounting Policies

During the quarter ended September 30, 2013, management of the Company undertook an analysis of the appropriateness of each of the numerous elements previously identified as "critical accounting policies," and determined that, through the passage of time and materiality relative to the Company's financial statements, it is no longer appropriate to identify several of them as critical to the fair presentation of the financial statements in all material respects.  As a result of this analysis, management will continue to focus on two critical accounting policies which are considered to have a notably high subjective element, any misjudgment of which could have a material impact on the financial statements.  The Company's policies with respect to (1) the methodologies it uses to determine the allowance for loan losses (including reserves for loan commitments), and (2) accounting for defined benefit plans, are its most critical accounting policies because they are important to the presentation of the Company's consolidated financial condition and results of operations, involve a significant degree of complexity and require management to make difficult and subjective judgments which often necessitate assumptions or estimates about highly uncertain matters. The use of different judgments, assumptions or estimates could result in material variations in the Company's consolidated results of operations or financial condition.

The following are descriptions of the Company's critical accounting policies and explanations of the methods and assumptions underlying their application.

Allowance for Loan Losses and Reserve for Loan Commitments. The Bank's methods and assumptions utilized to periodically determine its allowance for loan losses are summarized in Note 9 to the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Accounting for Defined Benefit Plans.  Defined benefit plans are accounted for in accordance with ASC 715, which requires an employer sponsoring a single employer defined benefit plan to recognize the funded status of such benefit plan in its statements of financial condition, measured as the difference between plan assets at fair value (with limited exceptions) and the benefit obligation.  The Company utilizes the services of trained actuaries employed at an independent benefits plan administration entity in order to assist in measuring the funded status of its defined benefit plans.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Board of Directors of the Bank has approved a liquidity policy that it reviews and updates at least annually. Senior management is responsible for implementing the policy.  The Bank's Asset Liability Committee ("ALCO") is responsible for general oversight and strategic implementation of the policy, and management of the appropriate departments are designated responsibility for implementing any strategies established by ALCO.  On a daily basis, appropriate senior management receives a current cash position report and one-week forecast to ensure that all short-term obligations are timely satisfied and that adequate liquidity exists to fund future activities.  On a monthly basis, reports detailing the Bank's liquidity reserves and forecasted cash flows are presented to both appropriate senior management and the Board of Directors.  In addition, on a monthly basis, a twelve-month liquidity forecast is presented to ALCO in order to assess potential future liquidity concerns.  A forecast of cash flow data for the upcoming 12 months is presented to the Board of Directors on an annual basis.

The Bank's primary sources of funding for its lending and investment activities include deposits, loan and MBS payments, investment security principal and interest payments, advances from the FHLBNY, and REPOs entered into with various financial institutions, including the FHLBNY.  The Bank may also sell selected multifamily residential and mixed use real estate loans to private sector secondary market purchasers and has in the past sold such loans, as well as one to four family residential loans, to FNMA.  The Company may additionally issue debt under appropriate circumstances.  Although maturities and scheduled amortization of loans and investments are predictable sources of funds, deposit flows and prepayments on mortgage loans and MBS are influenced by interest rates, economic conditions and competition.

The Bank gathers deposits in direct competition with commercial banks, savings banks and brokerage firms, many among the largest in the nation.  It must additionally compete for deposit monies against the stock and bond markets, especially during periods of strong performance in those arenas.  The Bank's deposit flows are affected primarily by the pricing and marketing of its deposit products compared to its competitors, as well as the market performance of depositor investment alternatives such as the U.S. bond or equity markets.  To the extent that the Bank is responsive to general market increases or declines in interest rates, its deposit flows should not be materially impacted.   However, favorable performance of the equity or bond markets could adversely impact the Bank's deposit flows.

Retail branch and Internet banking deposits increased $129.7 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared to an increase of $75.5 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  Within deposits, core deposits (i.e., non-CDs) increased $169.1 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and $128.0 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  These increases were due to both successful gathering efforts tied to promotional money market offerings as well as increased commercial checking balances.  CDs decreased $39.4 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and declined by $52.5 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  The reduction during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 resulted primarily from the attrition of maturing CDs from prior period promotional activities and a customer preference for deposit types other than CDs. The reduction during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was due to the attrition of maturing CDs from prior period promotional activities.

The Bank did not prepay any borrowings during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, and reduced its outstanding FHLBNY advances by $70.0 million during the period, utilizing deposit inflows instead to fund asset growth.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Bank prepaid $40.0 million of borrowings secured by REPOs and $55.0 million of FHLBNY advances, removing a negative carrying cost on these $95.0 million of funding liabilities.  The Bank also elected not to replace $117.3 million of FHLBNY advances that matured during the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, principal repayments totaled $730.2 million on real estate loans (including refinanced loans) and $14.7 million on MBS. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, principal repayments totaled $775.3 million on real estate loans (including refinanced loans) and $34.0 million on MBS.  The decrease in principal repayments on real estate loans reflected reduced loan refinancing activity during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.  The decline in principal repayments on MBS resulted from a reduction of $49.0 million in their average balance from the nine months ended September 30, 2012 to the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

In the event that the Bank should require funds beyond its ability or desire to generate them internally, an additional source of funds is available through its borrowing line at the FHLBNY.  At September 30, 2013, the Bank had an additional potential borrowing capacity of $428.3 million through the FHLBNY, subject to customary minimum FHLBNY common stock ownership requirements (i.e., 4.5% of the Bank's outstanding FHLBNY borrowings).

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The Bank is subject to minimum regulatory capital requirements imposed by its primary federal regulator.  As a general matter, these capital requirements are based on the amount and composition of an institution's assets. At September 30, 2013, the Bank was in compliance with all applicable regulatory capital requirements and was considered "well-capitalized" for all regulatory purposes.

The Company generally utilizes its liquidity and capital resources primarily to fund the origination of real estate loans, the purchase of mortgage-backed and other securities, the repurchase of Holding Company common stock into treasury, the payment of quarterly cash dividends to holders of the Holding Company's common stock and the payment of quarterly interest to holders of its outstanding trust preferred debt.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, real estate loan originations totaled $859.6 million and $645.2 million, respectively.  The increase from the nine months ended September 30, 2012 to the nine months ended September 30, 2013 reflected the Company's transition, in late 2012 and during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, from a non-growth, to a measured loan and balance sheet growth, strategy, which necessitated higher real estate loan origination levels.  Purchases of investment securities (excluding trading securities and federal funds sold and other short-term investments) were negligible during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, and $103.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  Security purchases were de-emphasized during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 due to the removal of required securities for collateral on REPO borrowings.  The purchases made during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 were comprised of $80.1 million of medium-term agency notes aimed at providing additional yield on liquid funds, and $23.2 million of adjustable rate Government National Mortgage Association MBS, which sought to provide additional yield on liquid assets, ongoing cash flows from principal repayments and protection against potential increases in interest rates.

The Holding Company did not repurchase any shares of its common stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.  As of September 30, 2013, up to 1,124,549 shares remained available for purchase under authorized share purchase programs.  Based upon the $16.65 per share closing price of its common stock as of September 30, 2013, the Holding Company would utilize $18.7 million in order to purchase all of the remaining authorized shares.  For the Holding Company to complete these share purchases, it would likely require dividend distributions from the Bank.

The Holding Company paid $14.7 million in cash dividends on its common stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, and $14.4 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  The increase in payment resulted from a net increase of 950,307 shares outstanding from September 30, 2012 to September 30, 2013.

Contractual Obligations

The Bank is obligated for rental payments under leases on certain of its branches and equipment.  In addition, the Bank generally has outstanding at any time significant borrowings in the form of FHLBNY advances, as well as customer CDs with fixed contractual interest rates.  The Holding Company also has $70.7 million of callable trust preferred borrowings from third parties due to mature in April 2034, which became callable at any time commencing in April 2009.  The Holding Company does not currently intend to call this debt.  The facts and circumstances surrounding these obligations have not changed materially since December 31, 2012.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

From December 2002 through February 2009, the Bank originated and sold multifamily residential mortgage loans in the secondary market to FNMA while retaining servicing.  The Bank is required to retain the First Loss Position related to all loans sold under this program, which will remain in effect until the earlier of the following events: (1) all of the loans have been fully satisfied or enter OREO status; or (2) the First Loss Position is fully exhausted.

In addition, as part of its loan origination business, the Bank generally has outstanding commitments to extend credit to third parties, which are granted pursuant to its regular underwriting standards.  Since these loan commitments may expire prior to funding, in whole or in part, the contract amounts are not estimates of future cash flows.

The following table presents off-balance sheet arrangements as of September 30, 2013:

	Less than One Year		One Year to Three Years		Over Three Years to Five Years		Over Five Years		Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Credit Commitments:
Available lines of credit	$	38,472	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	38,472
Other loan commitments (1)		103,110		-		-		-		103,110
Other Commitments:
First Loss Position on loans sold to FNMA (1)		15,428		-		-		-		15,428
Total Commitments	$	157,010	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	157,010

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(1) In accordance with the requirements of both ASC 450-20-25 and 460-10-25, as of September 30, 2013, reserves on loan commitments and the liability for the First Loss Position on loans sold to FNMA were $116 and $1,100, respectively, and were recorded in other liabilities in the Company's consolidated statements of financial condition.

Asset Quality

General

At both September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company had neither whole loans nor loans underlying MBS that would have been considered subprime loans at origination, i.e., mortgage loans advanced to borrowers who did not qualify for market interest rates because of problems with their income or credit history.  See Note 10 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for a discussion of impaired investment securities and MBS.

Monitoring and Collection of Delinquent Loans

Management of the Bank reviews delinquent loans on a monthly basis and reports to its Board of Directors regarding the status of all non-performing and otherwise delinquent loans in the Bank's portfolio.

The Bank's loan servicing policies and procedures require that an automated late notice be sent to a delinquent borrower as soon as possible after a payment is ten days late in the case of multifamily residential or commercial real estate loans, or fifteen days late in connection with one- to four-family or consumer loans.  A second letter is sent to the borrower if payment has not been received within 30 days of the due date.  Thereafter, periodic letters are mailed and phone calls placed to the borrower until payment is received.  When contact is made with the borrower at any time prior to foreclosure, the Bank will attempt to obtain the full payment due or negotiate a repayment schedule with the borrower to avoid foreclosure.

Accrual of interest is generally discontinued on a loan that meets any of the following three criteria:  (i) full payment of principal or interest is not expected; (ii) principal or interest has been in default for a period of 90 days or more (unless the loan is both deemed to be well secured and in the process of collection); or (iii) an election has otherwise been made to maintain the loan on a cash basis due to deterioration in the financial condition of the borrower.  Such non-accrual determination practices are applied consistently to all loans regardless of their internal classification or designation.  Upon entering non-accrual status, the Bank reverses all outstanding accrued interest receivable.

The Bank generally initiates foreclosure proceedings when a loan enters non-accrual status based upon non-payment, and typically does not accept partial payments once foreclosure proceedings have commenced.  At some point during foreclosure proceedings, the Bank procures current appraisal information in order to prepare an estimate of the fair value of the underlying collateral.  If a foreclosure action is instituted and the loan is not brought current, paid in full, or refinanced before the foreclosure action is completed, the property securing the loan is transferred to OREO status.  The Bank generally utilizes all available remedies, such as note sales in lieu of foreclosure, in an effort to resolve non-accrual loans and OREO properties as quickly and prudently as possible in consideration of market conditions, the physical condition of the property and any other mitigating circumstances.  In the event that a non-accrual loan is subsequently brought current, it is returned to accrual status once the doubt concerning collectability has been removed and the borrower has demonstrated performance in accordance with the loan terms and conditions for a period of at least six months.

Non-accrual Loans

Within the Bank's permanent portfolio, non-accrual loans totaled $8.8 million and $8.9 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, representing 0.24% and 0.25% of total loans at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, four non-accrual loans totaling $1.7 million were either satisfied or disposed of at a value at or below their recorded balance, a $765,000 non-accrual loan was transferred to OREO, three non-accrual loans totaling $701,000 were returned to accrual status, $227,000 of principal charge-offs were recognized on two non-accrual loans and principal amortization totaling $49,000 was recognized on six non-accrual loans.  Offsetting these declines were twelve loans totaling $3.4 million that were added to non-accrual status during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

Impaired Loans

The recorded investment in loans deemed impaired (as defined in Note 8 to the condensed consolidated financial statements) was approximately $41.1 million, consisting of twenty-four loans, at September 30, 2013, compared to $53.1 million, consisting of twenty-six loans, at December 31, 2012.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, six impaired loans totaling $12.8 million were either satisfied or disposed of at a value at or below their recorded balance and a $765,000 impaired loan was transferred to OREO.  Additionally during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, principal charge-offs of $227,000 were recognized on two impaired loans, and principal amortization totaling $453,000 was recognized on nineteen impaired loans.  Partially offsetting these declines were five loans totaling $2.1 million that were added to impaired status during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

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The following is a reconciliation of non-accrual and impaired loans at September 30, 2013:

	(Dollars in Thousands)
Non-accrual loans	$	8,838
Non-accrual one- to four-family and consumer loans deemed homogeneous loans		(874	)
TDRs retained on accrual status		33,118
Impaired loans	$	41,082

TDRs

Under ASC 310-40-15, the Bank is required to recognize loans for which certain modifications or concessions have been made as TDRs.  A TDR has been created in the event that any of the following criteria is met:

• For economic or legal reasons related to the debtor's financial difficulties, a concession has been granted that would not have otherwise been considered

• A reduction of interest rate has been made for the remaining term of the loan

• The maturity date of the loan has been extended with a stated interest rate lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk

• The outstanding principal amount and/or accrued interest have been reduced

In instances in which the interest rate has been reduced, management would not deem the modification a TDR in the event that the reduction in interest rate reflected either a general decline in market interest rates or an effort to maintain a relationship with a borrower who could readily obtain funds from other sources at the current market interest rate, and the terms of the restructured loan are comparable to the terms offered by the Bank to non-troubled debtors.  The Bank has not modified any loans in a manner that met the criteria for a TDR since the quarterly period ended March 31, 2012.

Accrual status for TDRs is determined separately for each TDR in accordance with the policies for determining accrual or non-accrual status that are outlined on page 37.   At the time an agreement is entered into between the Bank and the borrower that results in the Bank's determination that a TDR has been created, the loan can be either on accrual or non-accrual status.  If a loan is on non-accrual status at the time it is restructured, it continues to be classified as non-accrual until the borrower has demonstrated compliance with the modified loan terms for a period of at least six months.  Conversely, if at the time of restructuring the loan is performing (and accruing), it will remain accruing throughout its restructured period, unless the loan subsequently meets any of the criteria for non-accrual status under the Bank's policy, as disclosed on page 37 and agency regulations.

The Bank never accepts receivables or equity interests in satisfaction of TDRs.

At both September 30, 2013 and 2012, the great majority of TDRs were collateralized by real estate that generated rental income.  For TDRs that demonstrated conditions sufficient to warrant accrual status, the present value of the expected net cash flows of the underlying property was utilized as the primary means of determining impairment.  Any shortfall in the present value of the expected cash flows calculated at each measurement period (typically quarter-end) compared to the present value of the expected cash flows at the time of the original loan agreement was recognized as either an allocated reserve (in the event that it related to lower expected interest payments) or a charge-off (if related to lower expected principal payments).  For TDRs on non-accrual status, an appraisal of the underlying real estate collateral is deemed the most appropriate measure to utilize when evaluating impairment, and any shortfall in valuation from the recorded balance is accounted for through a charge-off.  In the event that either an allocated reserve or a charge-off is recognized on TDRs, the periodic loan loss provision is impacted.

Please refer to Note 8 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for a further discussion of TDRs.

OREO

 Property acquired by the Bank, or a subsidiary, as a result of foreclosure on a mortgage loan or a deed in lieu of foreclosure is classified as OREO.  Upon entering OREO status, the Bank obtains a current appraisal on the property and reassesses the likely realizable value of the property quarterly thereafter.  OREO is carried at the lower of the fair value or book balance, with any write downs recognized through a provision recorded in non-interest expense.  Only the appraised value, or either contractual or formal marketed values that fall below the appraised value are used when determining the likely realizable value of OREO at each reporting period.  The Bank typically seeks to dispose of OREO properties in a timely manner.  As a result, OREO properties have generally not warranted subsequent independent appraisals.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, a write down in value of $180,000 was recognized on an OREO property acquired during the period, and the property was subsequently sold in August 2013.  Otherwise, the Bank owned no OREO properties with a recorded balance at either September 30, 2013 or December 31, 2012.

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The following table sets forth information regarding non-accrual loans, and certain other non-performing assets (including OREO) at the dates indicated:

	At September 30 2013			At December 31, 2012
	(Dollars in Thousands)
One- to four-family residential and cooperative apartment	$	1,136		$	938
Multifamily residential and residential mixed use		1,993			507
Commercial real estate and mixed use commercial real estate		5,707			7,435
Consumer		2			8
Sub-total		8,838			8,888
Non-accrual loans held for sale		-			560
Total non-accrual loans		8,838			9,448
Non-performing TRUPS		897			892
OREO		-			-
Total non-performing assets		9,735			10,340
Ratios:
Total non-accrual loans to total loans		0.24	%		0.25	%
Total non-performing assets to total assets		0.24			0.26
TDRs and Impaired Loans
TDRs	$	38,825		$	51,123
Impaired loans (1)		41,082			53,144

(1) Amount includes all TDRs at both September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.  See the discussion entitled "Impaired Loans" commencing on page 37 for a reconciliation of non-accrual and impaired loans.

Other Potential Problem Loans

(i)  Loans Delinquent 30 to 89 Days

The Bank had 8 real estate loans, totaling $3.8 million, that were delinquent between 30 and 89 days at September 30, 2013, a net reduction of $3.3 million compared to 13 such loans totaling $7.1 million at December 31, 2012. The 30 to 89 day delinquent levels fluctuate monthly, and are generally considered a less accurate indicator of near-term credit quality trends than non-accrual loans.

(ii) Temporary  Loan Modifications

At September 30, 2013, the Bank had 3 loans totaling $1.9 million that were either current or less than 30 days delinquent, and were mutually modified with the borrowers in a manner that: (i) did not involve a full re-underwriting of the loan; and (ii) did not meet the criteria for TDR.   At December 31, 2012, there were 4 such loans totaling $2.4 million.  These modifications, which have a typical term of 12 months, were granted by the Bank to borrowers who requested cash flow relief in order to assist them through periods of sub-optimal occupancy.  The key features of these modified loans were: 1) they permitted only minor reductions in the cash flow requirements of debt service; and 2) there was no forgiveness of contractual principal and interest amounts due to the Bank.  The terms of modification were generally in the form of either: (1) temporary suspension of monthly principal amortization, which, given the balloon repayment feature of these loans, typically constitutes a minor concession; or (2) a temporary reduction in interest rate, or a permanent reduction to an interest rate higher than that offered a prime borrower and generally reflective of the credit condition of the loan at the time of modification.  In consideration of paragraph 12c of ASC 310-40-15, the interest rate on these temporary modifications was consistent with a "market rate" that: 1) the Bank would have offered a different borrower with comparable loan-to-value and debt service coverage ratios; and 2) the borrower could have received from another financial institution at the time of modification.  To date, none of these temporarily modified loans have had their maturities extended, nor would this be a typical negotiable item for the Bank.  Although all of the temporarily modified loans at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were secured by real estate, none of them were reliant upon liquidation of the underlying collateral for repayment of the outstanding loan.  In the rare instance in which the Bank also held a second lien on a first mortgage that was temporarily modified, it would consider the combined debt obligations of both liens in determining potential impairment.  Any impairment determined based upon this combined debt would result in a charge-off of the second lien initially, and the first loan only after the full second lien has been eliminated.

Any temporary modification that either: 1) reduced the contractual rate below market as defined in the previous paragraph; 2) forgave principal owed; or 3) satisfied any of the other criteria designated in ASC 310-40-15 was deemed a TDR at both September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.  Any adjustments to interest rates for loans experiencing sub-optimal underwriting conditions would be authorized under the loan approval and underwriting policies that are summarized beginning on page F-9 in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.  Based upon the criteria established by the Bank to review its potential problem loans for impairment, designation of the temporarily modified loans as TDRs would not have had a material impact upon the determination of the adequacy of the Bank's allowance for loan losses at either September 30, 2013 or December 31, 2012.

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The Bank's lending function performs a formal review process that serves as an effective re-underwriting of all temporarily modified loans.

There were no temporary modifications entered into during the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.

Problem Loans Serviced for FNMA Subject to the First Loss Position

The Bank services a pool of multifamily loans sold to FNMA that had an outstanding principal balance of $216.1 million at September 30, 2013.  Pursuant to the sale agreement with FNMA, the Bank retained the First Loss Position.  The First Loss Position totaled $15.4 million at both September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.  Against this contingent liability, the Bank has charged through earnings a recorded liability (reserve liability for First Loss Position) of $1.1 million as of September 30, 2013 and $1.4 million as of December 31, 2012, leaving approximately $14.3 million of potential charges to earnings for future losses (if any) as of September 30, 2013.  At September 30, 2013, within the pool of multifamily loans sold to FNMA, a $401,000 loan was delinquent between 30 and 89 days, and no loans were 90 days or more delinquent.  At December 31, 2012, within the pool of multifamily loans sold to FNMA, a $229,000 loan was delinquent between 30 and 89 days, and one $474,000 loan was 90 days or more delinquent.  The Bank manages the collection of these loans in the same manner as portfolio loans.  Under the terms of the servicing agreement with FNMA, the Bank is obligated to fund FNMA all monthly principal and interest payments under the original terms of the loans, and to indemnify FNMA for any further losses (as defined in the sale agreement) until the earlier of the following events: (i) the Bank re-acquires the loan from FNMA or it enters OREO status; or (ii) the entire pool of loans sold to FNMA has either been fully satisfied or enters OREO status.  However, the aggregate losses incurred by the Bank on this pool of serviced loans cannot exceed the total First Loss Position.  The Bank has previously repurchased, and may opt to continue to repurchase, loans sold to FNMA with recourse exposure that become 90 or more days delinquent.  Such repurchased loans are reported as non-performing portfolio loans and are typically purchased from FNMA in order to control losses and expedite resolution of the loan via restructure, note sale or enforcement of legal remedies.

Reserve Liability on Loan Origination Commitments

The Bank also maintains a reserve liability related to loan origination commitments (recorded in other liabilities) that totaled $116,000 at September 30, 2013 and $103,000 at December 31, 2012.  The expected loss rates applied to these commitments are consistent with those applied to comparable loans held within the Bank's portfolio.  This amount fluctuates based upon the amount and composition of the Bank's loan commitment pipeline.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The methodology utilized to determine the Company's allowance for loan losses on real estate and consumer loans, along with periodic associated activity, remained constant during the periods ended September 30, 2013, June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.  The following is a summary of the components of the allowance for loan losses as of the following dates:

	At September 30, 2013		At June 30, 2013		At December 31, 2012
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Real Estate Loans:
Impaired loans	$	490	$	522	$	520
Substandard loans not deemed impaired		31		375		795
Special Mention loans		149		234		145
Pass graded loans		19,847		19,347		19,063
Sub-total real estate loans		20,517		20,478		20,523
Consumer loans		23		24		27
TOTAL	$	20,540	$	20,502	$	20,550

Activity related to the allowance for loan losses is summarized for the periods indicated as follows:

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
	(Dollars in Thousands)
Net charge-offs	$	(202	)	$	350		$	(435	)	$	(3,500	)
Provision		240			126			425			3,858
Transfer from reserve for loan commitments		-			(159	)		-			(241	)

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Changes in the allowance for loan losses were nominal during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, with the provisions approximating the net charge-off activity during the period.  Within the components of the allowance for loan losses, lower calculated reserve levels on both impaired loans and Substandard rated loans not deemed impaired were offset by higher calculated reserves on pass graded real estate loans.  The reduction in the calculated reserves on both impaired loans and Substandard rated loans not deemed impaired reflected both declines in such loan balances during the nine month ended September 30, 2013, as well as improvement in overall credit quality conditions.  The increase in the calculated reserves on pass graded loans reflected both growth in the loan portfolio during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as well as shifting of loans into a higher reserve calculation category due to the delayed receipt of updated financial information related to either the underlying real estate collateral or the individual borrower.

For a further discussion of the allowance for loan losses and related activity during the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, please see Note 9 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.  Period-end balances of all Substandard, Special Mention and pass graded real estate loans are summarized in Note 8 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Comparison of Financial Condition at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012

Assets.  Assets totaled $4.0 billion at September 30, 2013, $109.9 million above their level at December 31, 2012.

Real estate loans increased $163.6 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Bank originated $859.6 million of real estate loans (including refinancing of existing loans) and purchased $40.3 million of real estate loans, which exceeded the $730.2 million aggregate amortization on such loans (also including refinancing of existing loans).

Cash and due from banks decreased by $13.4 million due to the utilization of cash balances to meet funding obligations. Investment securities available-for-sale declined $14.5 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as $14.8 million of agency securities that were called during the period were not replaced.  MBS also declined $14.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, primarily due to principal amortization during the period.  The Company also reduced its investment in FHLBNY common stock by $3.1 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as a result of a $70.0 million decline in its outstanding FHLBNY borrowings during the period.

Liabilities.  Total liabilities increased $78.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.  Retail deposits (due to depositors) increased $129.7 million during the period.  Please refer to "Part I – Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity and Capital Resources" for a discussion of the increase in retail deposits during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.  The Company reduced FHLBNY advances by $70.0 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as a result of the additional liquidity gathered from retail deposits during the period.

Stockholders' Equity.  Stockholders' equity increased $31.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, due primarily to net income of $33.2 million, $9.0 million of common stock issued for the exercise of stock options and a $3.3 million aggregate increase related to either expense amortization or income tax benefits associated with stock benefit plans that added to the cumulative balance of stockholders' equity.  Partially offsetting these items were $14.7 million in cash dividends paid during the period.

Comparison of Operating Results for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

General.  Net income was $10.6 million during the three months ended September 30, 2013, a reduction of $1.2 million from net income of $11.8 million during the three months ended September 30, 2012.  During the comparative period, net interest income declined $1.8 million, the provision for loan losses increased $114,000, and non-interest income fell $566,000. Partially offsetting these reductions to pre-tax income was a decline of $196,000 in non-interest expense during the comparative period.  Income tax expense dropped $1.1 million during the comparative period due to the reduction of $2.2 million in pre-tax earnings.

Net Interest Income.  The discussion of net interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 presented below should be read in conjunction with the following tables, which set forth certain information related to the consolidated statements of income for those periods, and which also present the average yield on assets and average cost of liabilities for the periods indicated.  The average yields and costs were derived by dividing income or expense by the average balance of their related assets or liabilities during the periods represented. Average balances were derived from average daily balances. The yields include fees that are considered adjustments to yields.

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Analysis of Net Interest Income

	Three Months Ended September 30,
			2013							2012
					Average							Average
	Average				Yield/			Average				Yield/
	Balance		Interest		Cost			Balance		Interest		Cost
Assets:	(Dollars In Thousands)
Interest-earning assets:
Real estate loans	$	3,644,557	$	42,451		4.66	%	$	3,329,996	$	45,963		5.52	%
Other loans		2,288		25		4.37			2,421		28		4.63
MBS		35,219		310		3.52			86,037		677		3.15
Investment securities		29,122		84		1.15			97,926		223		0.91
Federal funds sold and other short-term investments		70,857		416		2.35			199,888		582		1.16
Total interest-earning assets		3,782,043	$	43,286		4.58	%		3,716,268	$	47,473		5.11	%
Non-interest earning assets		198,797							183,761
Total assets	$	3,980,840						$	3,900,029
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity:
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest bearing checking accounts	$	88,471	$	49		0.22	%	$	93,132	$	48		0.21	%
Money Market accounts		1,122,644		1,413		0.50			850,288		1,155		0.54
Savings accounts		380,088		48		0.05			365,976		141		0.15
CDs		862,792		3,398		1.56			935,278		3,958		1.68
Borrowed Funds		810,191		6,725		3.29			993,289		8,773		3.51
Total interest-bearing liabilities		3,264,186	$	11,633		1.41	%		3,237,963	$	14,075		1.73	%
Non-interest bearing checking accounts		169,845							151,006
Other non-interest-bearing liabilities		129,350							128,028
Total liabilities		3,563,381							3,516,997
Stockholders' equity		417,459							383,032
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	3,980,840						$	3,900,029
Net interest income			$	31,653						$	33,398
Net interest spread						3.17	%						3.38	%
Net interest-earning assets	$	517,857						$	478,305
Net interest margin						3.35	%						3.59	%
Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities						115.86	%						114.77	%

Rate/Volume Analysis

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
	Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
	Increase/ (Decrease) Due to:
	Volume			Rate			Total
	(Dollars In thousands)
Interest-earning assets:
Real Estate Loans	$	3,995		$	(7,507	)	$	(3,512	)
Other loans		(1	)		(2	)		(3	)
MBS		(424	)		57			(367	)
Investment securities		(176	)		37			(139	)
Federal funds sold and other short-term investments		(569	)		403			(166	)
Total	$	2,825		$	(7,012	)	$	(4,187	)
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest bearing checking accounts	$	(2	)	$	3		$	1
Money market accounts		358			(100	)		258
Savings accounts		2			(95	)		(93	)
CDs		(292	)		(268	)		(560	)
Borrowed funds		(1,559	)		(489	)		(2048	)
Total	$	(1,493	)	$	(949	)	$	(2,442	)
Net change in net interest income	$	4,318		$	(6,063	)	$	(1,745	)

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During the period January 1, 2009 through September 30, 2013, Federal Open Market Committee monetary policies resulted in the maintenance of the overnight federal funds rate in a range of 0.0% to 0.25%.  As a result, beginning in early 2009, the Company was able to commence an orderly reduction of both its deposit and borrowing costs that continued through September 2013.  In addition, both marketplace competition and refinancing activity at reduced rates related to loans secured by multifamily and commercial real estate increased considerably during both the year ended December 31, 2012 and the three months ended September 30, 2013, resulting in a reduction in the average yield on real estate loans.  Both of these factors impacted the Company's net interest margin during the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012.

Interest Income.  Interest income was $43.3 million during the three months ended September 30, 2013, a reduction of $4.2 million from the three months ended September 30, 2012, primarily reflecting reductions of $3.5 million, $367,000 and $140,000 in interest income on real estate loans, MBS and investment securities, respectively.  High volumes of prepayment and refinancing on real estate loans at reduced market interest rates lowered the Company's average yield on real estate loans by 86 basis points during the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012.  Partially offsetting the decline in interest income on real estate loans during the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012 that was attributable to the 86 basis point reduction in their average yield, was an increase of $314.6 million in their average balance during the comparative period, as the Company increased its loan origination volumes late in 2012, and during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as part of a measured balance sheet growth strategy.  The decline in interest income on MBS resulted from a reduction of $50.8 million in their average balance from the three months ended September 30, 2012 to the three months ended September 30, 2013.  During the period October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013, purchases of MBS were limited and were exceeded by principal repayments of existing MBS.  The decline in interest income on investment securities during the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012, resulted from a reduction of $68.8 million in their average balance.  Similar to MBS, purchases of investment securities were limited during the period October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013 and were exceeded by their calls and/or maturity activity.

Interest Expense.  Interest expense decreased $2.5 million, to $11.6 million, during the three months ended September 30, 2013, from $14.1 million during the three months ended September 30, 2012.  This decline resulted primarily from reductions of $2.0 million and $561,000 in interest expense on borrowed funds and CDs, respectively, during the comparative period.  The reduction in interest expense on borrowed funds resulted from declines of both $183.1 million in their average balance and 22 basis points in their average cost from the three months ended September 30, 2012 to the three months ended September 30, 2013, as the Company, during the 12-month period ended September 30, 2013, elected to utilize liquidity generated from either deposit growth or increased loan amortization activity to restructure and/or reduce its aggregate level of borrowed funds.  The reduction in interest expense on CDs also reflected declines of both $72.5 million in their average balance and 12 basis points in their average cost during the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012.  Since the Company did not elect to compete aggressively for CDs during the period October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013, it experienced attrition in the higher cost CDs that matured during the period.  The reduction in the average cost of CDs also resulted from ongoing reductions in offering rates on new CDs that occurred from October 1, 2012 through September30, 2013.

Provision for Loan Losses.  The provision for loan losses was $240,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2013, compared to $126,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2012.  The increase of $114,000 during the comparative period primarily reflected growth in the loan portfolio during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

Non-Interest Income. Totalnon-interest income decreased $566,000 from the three months ended September 30, 2012 to the three months ended September 30, 2013, due primarily to a reduction of $229,000 in service charges and other fee income, reflecting both lower automated teller machine and seasonal loan servicing income.  Mortgage banking income also declined $183,000, as the Company recognized a credit of $141,000 to reduce the liability in relation to the First Loss Position during the three months ended September 30, 2012, while recognizing a similar recovery of only $50,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2013.  The servicing fee income component of mortgage banking income also declined as a result of the ongoing reduction in the aggregate balance of serviced loans.  Other non-interest income declined $166,000 from the three months ended September 30, 2012 to the three months ended September 30, 2013 primarily due to the elimination of rental income on real estate properties that were disposed of in December 2012.

Non-Interest Expense.  Non-interest expense was $15.6 million during the three months ended September 30, 2013, a reduction of $196,000 from $15.8 million during the three months ended September 30, 2012.  Minor variations in several individual non-interest expense items comprised the decline in the comparative period.

Non-interest expense was 1.56% of average assets during the three months ended September 30, 2013, compared to 1.62% during the three months ended September 30, 2012, reflecting both the reduction in non-interest expense and an increase of $80.8 million in average assets from the three months ended September 30, 2012 to the three months ended September 30, 2013.

Income Tax Expense.   Income tax expense decreased $1.1 million during the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012, due primarily to the reduction of $2.2 million in pre-tax earnings.  

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The Company's consolidated tax rate was 40.4% during the three months ended September 30, 2013, down from the 41.3% level during the three months ended September 30, 2012.

Comparison of Operating Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

General.  Net income was $33.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, a reduction of $333,000 from net income of $33.6 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  During the comparative period, net interest income fell $3.6 million and non-interest income dropped $1.7 million. Partially offsetting these reductions to pre-tax income were declines of $3.4 million in the provision for loan losses and $624,000 in non-interest expense, respectively.  Income tax expense was $906,000 lower during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012, reflecting both a reduction of $1.2 million in pre-tax earnings and a decline in the effective tax rate from 41.0% to 40.3% during the comparative period.

Net Interest Income.  The discussion of net interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 presented below should be read in conjunction with the following tables, which set forth certain information related to the consolidated statements of income for those periods, and which also present the average yield on assets and average cost of liabilities for the periods indicated.  The average yields and costs were derived by dividing income or expense by the average balance of their related assets or liabilities during the periods represented. Average balances were derived from average daily balances. The yields include fees that are considered adjustments to yields.

Analysis of Net Interest Income

	Nine Months Ended September 30
			2013							2012
					Average							Average
	Average				Yield/			Average				Yield/
	Balance		Interest		Cost			Balance		Interest		Cost
Assets:	(Dollars In Thousands)
Interest-earning assets:
Real estate loans	$	3,583,452	$	130,291		4.85	%	$	3,387,534	$	143,735		5.66	%
Other loans		2,189		74		4.51			1,870		76		5.42
MBS		40,122		1,123		3.73			89,154		2,456		3.67
Investment securities		33,677		316		1.25			122,552		1,043		1.13
Federal funds sold and other short-term investments		122,342		1,423		1.55			186,189		1,895		1.36
Total interest-earning assets		3,781,782	$	133,227		4.70	%		3,787,299	$	149,205		5.25	%
Non-interest earning assets		196,684							178,618
Total assets	$	3,978,466						$	3,965,917
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity:
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest bearing checking accounts	$	91,397	$	189		0.28	%	$	93,172	$	141		0.20	%
Money Market accounts		1,088,223		4,309		0.53			810,179		3,326		0.55
Savings accounts		378,866		213		0.08			362,429		442		0.16
CDs		876,185		10,529		1.61			960,293		12,540		1.74
Borrowed Funds		820,386		20,267		3.30			1,081,514		31,465		3.89
Total interest-bearing liabilities		3,255,057	$	35,507		1.46	%		3,307,587	$	47,914		1.94	%
Non-interest bearing checking accounts		168,936							150,914
Other non-interest-bearing liabilities		148,254							133,857
Total liabilities		3,572,247							3,592,358
Stockholders' equity		406,219							373,559
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	3,978,466						$	3,965,917
Net interest income			$	97,720						$	101,291
Net interest spread						3.24	%						3.32	%
Net interest-earning assets	$	526,725						$	479,712
Net interest margin						3.45	%						3.57	%
Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities						116.18	%						114.50	%

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Rate/Volume Analysis

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
	Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
	Increase/ (Decrease) Due to:
	Volume			Rate			Total
	(Dollars In thousands)
Interest-earning assets:
Real Estate Loans	$	7,724		$	(21,168	)	$	(13,444	)
Other loans		12			(14	)		(2	)
MBS		(1,362	)		29			(1,333	)
Investment securities		(797	)		70			(727	)
Federal funds sold and other short-term investments		(694	)		222			(472	)
Total	$	4,883		$	(20,861	)	$	(15,978	)
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest bearing checking accounts	$	(6	)	$	54		$	48
Money market accounts		1,122			(139	)		983
Savings accounts		4			(233	)		(229	)
CDs		(1,087	)		(924	)		(2,011	)
Borrowed funds		(7,007	)		(4,191	)		(11,198	)
Total	$	(6,974	)	$	(5,433	)	$	(12,407	)
Net change in net interest income	$	11,857		$	(15,428	)	$	(3,571	)

During the period January 1, 2009 through September 30, 2013, Federal Open Market Committee monetary policies resulted in the maintenance of the overnight federal funds rate in a range of 0.0% to 0.25%.  As a result, beginning in early 2009, the Company was able to commence an orderly reduction of both its deposit and borrowing costs that continued through September 2013.  In addition, both marketplace competition and refinancing activity related to loans secured by multifamily and commercial real estate increased considerably during both the year ended December 31, 2012 and the nine months ended September 30, 2013, resulting in a reduction in the average yield on real estate loans.  Both of these factors impacted the Company's net interest margin during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

Interest Income.  Interest income was $133.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, a reduction of $16.0 million from the nine months ended September 30, 2012, primarily reflecting reductions of $13.4 million, $1.3 million and $727,000 in interest income on real estate loans, MBS and investment securities, respectively.  High volumes of real estate loan prepayment and refinancing at reduced market interest rates lowered the Company's average yield on real estate loans by 81 basis points during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  The decline in interest income on MBS reflected a reduction of $49.0 million in their average balance from the nine months ended September 30, 2012 to the nine months ended September 30, 2013.  During the period October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013, purchases of MBS were limited and were exceeded by principal repayments of existing MBS.  Partially offsetting the decline in interest income on real estate loans during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012 that was attributable to the 81 basis point reduction in their average yield, was an increase of $195.9 million in their average balance during the comparative period, as the Company increased its loan origination volumes late in 2012 and during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as part of a measured balance sheet growth strategy.  The decline in interest income on investment securities during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012 resulted from a reduction of $88.9 million in their average balance, which was partially offset by an increase of 12 basis points in their average yield.  Similar to MBS, purchases of investment securities were limited during the period October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013 and were exceeded by their calls and/or maturity activity.  Since the great majority of the investment securities that either were called or matured during the period October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013 possessed yields between 0.50% and 1.0%, their removal served to improve the average yield on the aggregate portfolio of investment securities during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

Interest Expense.  Interest expense decreased $12.4 million, to $35.5 million, during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, from $47.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  This decline resulted primarily from reductions of $11.2 million and $2.0 million in interest expense on borrowed funds and CDs, respectively, during the comparative period.  The reduction in interest expense on borrowed funds resulted from declines of both $261.1 million in their average balance and 59 basis points in their average cost from the nine months ended September 30, 2012 to the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as the Company, during the 12-month period ended September 30, 2013, elected to utilize liquidity generated from either deposit growth or increased loan amortization activity to restructure and/or reduce its aggregate level of borrowed funds.  The reduction in interest expense on CDs also reflected declines of both $84.1 million in their average balance and 13 basis points in their average cost during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  Since the Company did not elect to compete aggressively for CDs during the period October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013, it experienced attrition in the higher cost CDs that

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matured during the period.  The reduction in the average cost of CDs also resulted from ongoing reductions in offering rates on new CDs that occurred from October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013.

Provision for Loan Losses.  The provision for loan losses was $425,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared to $3.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  The reduction reflected the improvement in the overall credit quality of the loan portfolio from October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013.  During the period October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013, the Company experienced declines in both non-accrual and delinquent loans, as well as minimal net charge-off activity.

Non-Interest Income. Totalnon-interest income decreased $1.7 million from the nine months ended September 30, 2012 to the nine months ended September 30, 2013, due primarily to a reduction of $1.1million in mortgage banking income, as the Company recognized a credit of $1.1 million to reduce the liability in relation to the First Loss Position during the nine months ended September 30, 2012, while recognizing a similar recovery of only $245,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.  The servicing fee income component of mortgage banking income also declined $249,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012 as a result of the ongoing reduction in the aggregate balance of serviced loans. From the nine months ended September 30, 2012 to the nine months ended September 30, 2013, service charges and other fee income fell $286,000 due primarily to lower automated teller machine income, and other non-interest income declined $575,000 mainly as a result of the elimination of rental income on real estate properties that were disposed of in December 2012.

Non-Interest Expense.  Non-interest expense was $47.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, a reduction of $624,000 from $47.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2012, primarily due to lower legal expenses of $648,000, marketing expenses of $210,000 and regulatory examination costs of $331,000, that were partially offset by increases of $304,000 and $310,000 in occupancy and equipment and data processing costs, respectively, during the comparative period.

Non-interest expense was 1.58% of average assets during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared to 1.61% during the nine months ended September 30, 2012, reflecting both the reduction in non-interest expense and an increase of $12.5 million in average assets from the nine months ended September 30, 2012 to the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

Income Tax Expense.  Income tax expense decreased $906,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012, due primarily to a reduction of $1.2 million in pre-tax earnings.  The Company's consolidated tax rate was 40.3% during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, down from 41.0% during the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk were presented at December 31, 2012 in Item 7A of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 15, 2013.  The following is an update of the discussion provided therein.

General.  Virtually all of the Company's market risk continues to reside at the Bank level.  The Bank's largest component of market risk remains interest rate risk.  The Company is not subject to foreign currency exchange or commodity price risk.  At September 30, 2013, the Company owned nine mutual fund investments totaling $5.3 million that were designated as trading.  At September 30, 2013, the Company did not conduct transactions involving derivative instruments requiring bifurcation in order to hedge interest rate or market risk.

Assets, Deposit Liabilities and Wholesale Funds.  There was no material change in the composition of assets, deposit liabilities or wholesale funds from December 31, 2012 to September 30, 2013.  See "Part I - Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity and Capital Resources" for a discussion of deposit and borrowing activity during the period.

Interest Rate Risk Exposure Analysis

Economic Value of Equity ("EVE") Analysis.  At September 30, 2013, the Bank continued to monitor the impact of interest rate volatility upon EVE in the same manner as at December 31, 2012.

The analysis that follows presents the estimated EVE resulting from market interest rates prevailing at a given quarter-end ("Pre-Shock Scenario"), and under other interest rate scenarios (each a "Rate Shock Scenario") represented by immediate, permanent, parallel shifts in interest rates from those observed at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.  The analysis additionally presents a measurement of the interest rate sensitivity at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.  Prior to June 30, 2013, interest rate sensitivity was measured by the basis point changes in the various ratios of EVE as a percentage of the aggregate fair value of assets.  The basis point changes in conjunction with the respective "Rate Shock Scenario" would show the Bank's interest rate exposure.  Commencing as of June 30, 2013, the Bank changed its primary measure of interest rate sensitivity to the percentage change in the various EVE values ("EVE Dollar Amount") from the Pre-Shock Scenario to the Rate Shock Scenarios.  EVE Dollar Amounts represent the difference between the market value of the Bank's assets and liabilities plus the value of any off-balance sheet items, such as firm

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commitments to originate, purchase or sell derivatives, if applicable.  EVE Dollar Amounts are computed under each respective Pre- and Rate Shock Scenario.  An increase in the EVE Dollar Amount is considered favorable, while a decline is considered unfavorable.

The EVEs presented in the following table incorporate some asset and liability values derived from the Bank's valuation model, such as those for mortgage loans and time deposits, and some asset and liability values provided by reputable independent sources, such as values for the Bank's MBS and CMO portfolios, as well as its putable borrowings.  The Bank's valuation model makes various estimates regarding cash flows from principal repayments on loans and deposit decay rates at each level of interest rate change.  The Bank's estimates for loan repayment levels are influenced by the recent history of prepayment activity in its loan portfolio, as well as the interest rate composition of the existing portfolio, especially in relation to the existing interest rate environment.  In addition, the Bank considers the amount of fee protection inherent in the loan portfolio when estimating future repayment cash flows.  Regarding deposit decay rates, the Bank tracks and analyzes the decay rate of its deposits over time and over various interest rate scenarios and then makes estimates of its deposit decay rate for use in the valuation model.  The Bank also generates a series of spot discount rates that are integral to the valuation of the projected monthly cash flows of its assets and liabilities.  The Bank's valuation model employs discount rates that it considers representative of prevailing market rates of interest, with appropriate adjustments it believes are suited to the heterogeneous characteristics of the Bank's various asset and liability portfolios.  No matter the care and precision with which the estimates are derived, however, actual cash flows could differ significantly from the Bank's estimates, resulting in significantly different EVE calculations.

	At September 30, 2013 (Dollars in thousands)											At December 31, 2012 (Dollars in thousands)
	EVE Dollar Amount		Dollar Change			Percentage Change			Board Approved Percentage Change Limit			EVE Dollar Amount		Dollar Change			Percentage Change			Board Approved Percentage Change Limit
Rate Shock Scenario
+ 200 Basis Points	$	432,839	$	(35,867	)		-10.7	%		-18.5	%	$	431,313	$	(12,896	)		-2.9	%		n/	a
Pre-Shock Scenario		468,706		-			-			-			444,209		-			-			-

The Pre-Shock Scenario EVE was $468.7 million at September 30, 2013, compared to $444.2 million at December 31, 2012.  The increase in the Pre-Shock Scenario EVE at September 30, 2013 compared to December 31, 2012 resulted primarily from a more favorable valuation of both borrowings and CDs that reflected reductions in the average costs of these liabilities from December 31, 2012 to September 30, 2013.

The Bank's +200 basis point Rate Shock Scenario EVE increased from its $431.3 million balance at December 31, 2012 to $432.8 million at September 30, 2013, reflecting the more favorable valuation of both borrowings and CDs that resulted from reductions in the average costs of these liabilities from December 31, 2012 to September 30, 2013.  The percentage change in the EVE Dollar Amount from the Pre-Shock Scenario to the +200 basis point Rate Shock Scenario increased from 2.9% at December 31, 2012 to 10.7% at September 30, 2013.  The increase in sensitivity resulted from a reduced benefit in the valuation of both CDs and borrowings in the +200 basis point Rate Shock Scenario EVE as of September 30, 2013 compared to December 31, 2012.

Income Simulation Analysis.  As of the end of each quarterly period, the Bank also monitors the impact of interest rate changes through a net interest income simulation model.  This model estimates the impact of interest rate changes on the Bank's net interest income over forward-looking periods typically not exceeding 24 months (a considerably shorter period than measured through the EVE analysis).  The following table discloses the estimated changes to the Bank's net interest income over the 12-month period ending September  30, 2014 assuming instantaneous changes in interest rates for the given Rate Shock Scenarios:

Instantaneous Change in Interest rate of:	Percentage Change in Aggregate Net Interest Income
+ 200 Basis Points		(11.5	)%
+ 100 Basis Points		(6.1	)
-100 Basis Points		2.4

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

Management of the Company, with the participation of its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness as of September 30, 2013, of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15(d)-15(e) under the Exchange Act.  Based upon this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2013 in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management of the Company as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There was no change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company's last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, such controls.

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.Legal Proceedings

In the ordinary course of business, the Company is routinely named as a defendant in or party to various pending or threatened legal actions or proceedings.  Certain of these matters may seek substantial monetary damages.  In the opinion of management, the Company is involved in no actions or proceedings that will have a material adverse impact on its financial condition and results of operations.

Item 1A.   Risk Factors

There were no material changes from the risks disclosed in the Risk Factors section of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

(c)The Holding Company did not repurchase any shares of its common stock into treasury during the three months ended September 30, 2013.  No existing repurchase programs expired during the three months ended September 30, 2013, nor did the Company terminate any repurchase programs prior to expiration during the period.  As of September 30, 2013, the Holding Company had an additional 1,124,549 shares remaining eligible for repurchase under its twelfth stock repurchase program, which was publicly announced in June 2007.

Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4.(Removed and Reserved)

Item 5.Other Information

None.

Item 6.Exhibits

Exhibit Number

3(i)	Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (1)
3(ii)	Amended and Restated Bylaws of Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (18)
4.1	Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. [See Exhibit 3(i) hereto]
4.2	Amended and Restated Bylaws of Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. [See Exhibit 3(ii) hereto]
4.3	Draft Stock Certificate of Dime Community Bancshares, Inc.  (2)
4.4	Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust, dated as of July 29, 2004, by and among Wilmington Trust Company, as Delaware Trustee, Wilmington Trust Company as Institutional    Trustee, Dime Community Bancshares, Inc., as Sponsor, the Administrators of Dime Community Capital Trust I and the holders from time to time of undivided beneficial interests in the    assets of Dime Community Capital Trust I (5)
4.5	Indenture, dated as of March 19, 2004, between Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. and Wilmington Trust Company, as    trustee (5)
4.6	Series B Guarantee Agreement, dated as of July 29, 2004, executed and delivered by Dime Community Bancshares, Inc., as Guarantor and Wilmington Trust Company, as Guarantee Trustee,    for the benefit of the holders from time to time of the Series B Capital Securities of Dime Community Capital Trust I (5)
10.1	Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between The Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh and Vincent F. Palagiano (12)
10.2	Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between The Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh and Michael P. Devine (12)
10.3	Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between The Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh and Kenneth J. Mahon (12)

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10.4	Employment Agreement between Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. and Vincent F. Palagiano (12)
10.5	Employment Agreement between Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. and Michael P. Devine (12)
10.6	Employment Agreement between Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. and Kenneth J. Mahon (12)
10.7	Form of Employee Retention Agreement by and among The Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh, Dime Community    Bancorp, Inc. and certain officers (14)
10.8	The Benefit Maintenance Plan of Dime Community Bancorp, Inc. (11)
10.9	Severance Pay Plan of The Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh (9)
10.10	Retirement Plan for Board Members of Dime Community Bancorp, Inc. (9)
10.12	Recognition and Retention Plan for Outside Directors, Officers and Employees of Dime Community Bancorp, Inc., as amended by amendments number 1 and 2 (3)
10.13	Form of stock option agreement for Outside Directors under Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. 1996 and 2001 Stock Option Plans for Outside Directors, Officers and Employees and the    2004 Stock Incentive Plan. (3)
10.14	Form of stock option agreement for officers and employees under Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. 1996 and 2001 Stock Option Plans for Outside Directors, Officers and Employees and    the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (3)
10.20	Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. 2001 Stock Option Plan for Outside Directors, Officers and Employees (13)
10.21	Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. 2004 Stock Incentive Plan for Outside Directors, Officers and Employees (8)
10.22	Waiver executed by Vincent F. Palagiano (7)
10.23	Waiver executed by Michael P. Devine (7)
10.24	Waiver executed by Kenneth J. Mahon (7)
10.25	Form of restricted stock award notice for officers and employees under the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (6)
10.27	Form of restricted stock award notice for outside directors under the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (6)
10.28	Employee Retention Agreement between The Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh, Dime Community Bancshares, Inc.  and Daniel Harris (9)
10.29	Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. Annual Incentive Plan (9)
10.30	The Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh 401(K) Savings Plan (Amended and Restated Effective January 1, 2010) (10)
10.31	Employee Stock Ownership Plan of Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. and Certain Affiliates (9)
10.32	Amendment to the Benefit Maintenance Plan (15)
10.33	Amendments to the Employee Stock Ownership Plan of Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. and Certain Affiliates (16)
10.34	Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. 2013 Equity And Incentive Plan (17)
12.1	Computation of ratio of earnings to fixed charges
31(i).1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)
31(i).2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)
32.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350
32.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350
101**	Pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T, the following financial information from the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2012 is formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) interactive data files: (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income, Comprehensive Income, Changes in Stockholders' Equity and Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, and (iv) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

**	Furnished, not filed, herewith.
(1)	Incorporated by reference to the registrant's Transition Report on Form 10-K for the transition period ended December 31, 2002 filed on March 28, 2003.
(2)	Incorporated by reference to the registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1998 filed on September 28, 1998.
(3)	Incorporated by reference to the registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1997 filed on September 26, 1997, and the Current Reports on Form 8-K filed on March 22, 2004 and March 29, 2005.
(4)	Incorporated by reference to the registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2000 filed on September 28, 2000.
(5)	Incorporated by reference to Exhibits to the registrant's Registration Statement No. 333-117743 on Form S-4 filed on July 29, 2004.
(6)	Incorporated by reference to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 22, 2005.
(7)	Incorporated by reference to the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 filed on May 10, 2005.
(8)	Incorporated by reference to the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 filed on August 8, 2008.
(9)	Incorporated by reference to the registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 filed on March 16, 2009.
(10)	Incorporated by reference to the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2010 filed on May 10, 2010.

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(11)	Incorporated by reference to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 4, 2011.
(12)	Incorporated by reference to the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 filed on May 10, 2011.
(13)	Incorporated by reference to the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 filed on August 9, 2011.
(14)	Incorporated by reference to the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 filed on May 9, 2012.
(15)	Incorporated by reference to the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 filed on November 13, 2012.
(16)	Incorporated by reference to the registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 filed on March 15, 2013.
(17)	Incorporated by reference to the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 filed on August 9, 2013.
(18)	Incorporated by reference to the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 30, 2013.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Dime Community Bancshares, Inc.

Dated: November 8, 2013	By: /s/ VINCENT F. PALAGIANO
	Vincent F. Palagiano
	Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

Dated: November 8, 2013	By: /s/ KENNETH J. MAHON
	Kenneth J. Mahon
	Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)

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EX-31.1

 

EXHIBIT 31(i).1

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 17 CFR 240.13a-14(a) / 15d-14(a) 

I, Vincent F. Palagiano, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Dime Community Bancshares, Inc.;

2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the

    circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results

    of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and

    15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter In the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5.The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit

committee of the registrant's board of directors:

a)     All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonable likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b)     Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date:    November 8,  2013

/s/ VINCENT F. PALAGIANO                              

Vincent F. Palagiano

Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

 

EXHIBIT 31(i).2

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 17 CFR 240.13a-14(a) / 15d-14(a)

I, Kenneth J. Mahon, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Dime Community Bancshares, Inc.;

2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the

    circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of

    operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and

15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter In the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5.The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit

    committee of the registrant's board of directors:

a)     All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonable likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b)     Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date:November 8, 2013

/s/ KENNETH J. MAHON                             

Kenneth J. Mahon

Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

 

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. 1350

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the "Report") for the period ended September 30, 2013 of Dime Community Bancshares, Inc., (the "Company") as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof, I, Vincent F. Palagiano, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

November  8, 2013

Date

By:/s/ VINCENT F. PALAGIANO                                

    Vincent F. Palagiano

    Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

EX-32.2

 

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. 1350

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the "Report") for the period ended September 30, 2013 of Dime Community Bancshares, Inc., (the "Company") as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof, I, Kenneth J. Mahon, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

November 8, 2013

Date

By:/s/ KENNETH J. MAHON                                

Kenneth J. Mahon

        Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EX-12.1

 

EXHIBIT 12.1

COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES AND PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS

(in thousands, except ratio of earnings to fixed charges)

The following table sets forth our consolidated ratios of earnings to fixed charges and preferred stock dividends for the periods shown. For purposes of computing the ratios, earnings represent income before taxes, extraordinary items and the cumulative effect of accounting changes, plus fixed charges. Fixed charges represent total interest expense plus an estimate of the interest within rental expense, including and excluding interest on deposits. Currently, the Company has no shares of preferred stock outstanding and have not paid any dividends on preferred stock in the periods shown. Therefore, the ratio of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividends is not different from the ratio of earnings to fixed charges.

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2013			September 30, 2012			September 30, 2013			September 30, 2012
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges (Including Deposits)
Earnings:
Income before income taxes	$	17,846		$	20,075		$	55,690		$	56,929
Add:  Fixed charges, net		11,928			14,303			36,372			48,600
Income before income taxes and fixed charges, net		29,774			34,378			92,062			105,529
Fixed charges
Interest expense	$	11,633		$	14,074		$	35,507		$	47,914
One-third of rental expense		295			229			865			686
Interest on unrecognized tax benefits		0			0			0			0
Total fixed charges	$	11,928		$	14,303		$	36,372		$	48,600
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges		2.50	x		2.40	x		2.53	x		2.17	x
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges (Excluding Deposits)
Earnings:
Income before income taxes	$	17,846		$	20,075		$	55,690		$	56,929
Add:  Fixed charges, net		7,020			9,002			21,132			32,151
Income before income taxes and fixed charges, net		24,866			29,077			76,822			89,080
Fixed charges
Interest expense (excluding deposits)		6,725			8,773			20,267			31,465
One-third of rental expense		295			229			865			686
Interest on unrecognized tax benefits		-			-			-			-
Total fixed charges	$	7,020		$	9,002		$	21,132		$	32,151
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges		3.54	x		3.23	x		3.64	x		2.77	x

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INVESTMENT AND MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

INVESTMENT AND MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES [Abstract]

INVESTMENT AND MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES

10. INVESTMENT AND MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES

The following is a summary of major categories of securities owned by the Company excluding trading securities at September 30, 2013:

	Unrealized Gains or Losses Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
	Purchase Amortized / Historical Cost		Recorded Amortized/ Historical Cost(1)		Non-Credit OTTI			Unrealized Gains		Unrealized Losses			Book Value		Other Unrecognized Losses		Fair Value
Investment securities held-to-maturity:
Pooled bank trust preferred securities ("TRUPS")	$	$16,316	$	$7,369	$	(609	)		-	$	(1,138	)(2)	$	5,622	$	516	$	6,138
Investment securities available for sale:
Registered Mutual Funds		2,797		2,691		-			670		(10	)		3,351		-		3,351
Agency notes		15,070		15,070		-			47		-			15,117		-		15,117
Pass-through MBS issued by GSEs		30,727		30,727		-			1,588		(10	)		32,305		-		32,305
Collateralized mortgage obligations ("CMOs")  issued by GSEs		531		531		-			4		-			535		-		535
Private issuer pass through MBS		709		709		-			19		-			728		-		728
Private issuer CMOs		647		647		-			11		-			658		-		658

(1) Amount represents the purchase amortized / historical cost less any credit-related OTTI charges recognized through earnings.

(2) Amount represents the unamortized portion of the unrealized loss that was recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss on September 1, 2008 (the day on which these securities were transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity).

The following is a summary of major categories of securities owned by the Company at December 31, 2012:

	Unrealized Gains or Losses Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
	Purchase Amortized / Historical Cost		Recorded Amortized/ Historical Cost (1)		Non-Credit OTTI			Unrealized Gains		Unrealized Losses			Book Value		Other Unrecognized Gains		Fair Value
Investment securities held-to-maturity:
TRUPS	$	16,774	$	7,829	$	(634	)		-	$	(1,268	)(2)	$	5,927	$	340	$	6,267
Investment securities available for sale:
Registered Mutual Funds		2,904		2,556		-			449		-			3,005		-		3,005
Agency notes		29,820		29,820		-			125		-			29,945		-		29,945
Pass-through MBS issued by GSEs		43,142		43,142		-			1,561		(25	)		44,678		-		44,678
CMOs  issued by GSEs		2,436		2,436		-			26		-			2,462		-		2,462
Private issuer pass through MBS		962		962		-			-		(7	)		955		-		955
Private issuer CMOs		908		908		-			18		-			926		-		926

(1) Amount represents the purchase amortized / historical cost less any credit-related OTTI charges recognized through earnings.

(2) Amount represents the unamortized portion of the unrealized loss that was recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss on September 1, 2008 (the day on which these securities were transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity).

At September 30, 2013, the agency note investments in the table above had contractual maturities as follows:

	Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value
Due after one year through three years	$	15,000	$	15,047
Due after three years through five years		70		70
TOTAL	$	15,070	$	15,117

The held-to-maturity TRUPS had a weighted average term to maturity of 21.2 years at September 30, 2013.  At September 30, 2013, MBS available-for-sale (which included pass-through MBS issued by GSEs, CMOs issued by GSEs, one private issuer pass through MBS and one private issuer CMO) possessed a weighted average contractual maturity of 16.9 years and a weighted average estimated duration of 1.3 years.  There were no sales of either investment securities held-to-maturity or MBS available-for-sale during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 or 2012.

There were no sales of investment securities available-for-sale during the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.  Proceeds from the sales of investment securities available-for-sale totaled $366 during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.  A net gain of $110 was recognized on these sales.  Proceeds from the sales of investment securities available-for-sale totaled $313 during the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  A net gain of $44 was recognized on these sales.

As of each reporting period through September 30, 2013, the Company has applied the protocol established by ASC 320-10-65 ("ASC 320-10-65") in order to determine whether OTTI existed for its TRUPS and/or to measure, for TRUPS that have been determined to be other than temporarily impaired, the credit related and non-credit related components of OTTI.  As of September 30, 2013,

five TRUPS were determined to meet the criteria for OTTI based upon this analysis.  At September 30, 2013, these five securities had credit ratings ranging from "C" to "Caa3."

The following table provides a reconciliation of the pre-tax OTTI charges recognized on the Company's TRUPS:

	At or for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013								At or for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
	Credit Related OTTI Recognized in Earnings		Non-Credit OTTI Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Total OTTI			Credit Related OTTI Recognized in Earnings		Non-Credit OTTI Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Total OTTI
Cumulative balance at the beginning of the period	$	8,947	$	617		$	9,564		$	8,945	$	655		$	9,600
OTTI recognized on securities with previous OTTI		-		-			-			-		-			-
Reductions and transfers to credit-related OTTI		-		-			-			-		-			-
Amortization of previously recognized OTTI		-		(8	)		(8	)		-		(14	)		(14	)
Cumulative balance at end of the period	$	8,947	$	609		$	9,556		$	8,945	$	641		$	9,586

	At or for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013								At or for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
	Credit Related OTTI Recognized in Earnings		Non-Credit OTTI Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Total OTTI			Credit Related OTTI Recognized in Earnings			Non-Credit OTTI Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Total OTTI
Cumulative balance at the beginning of the period	$	8,945	$	634		$	9,579		$	8,974		$	930		$	9,904
OTTI recognized on securities with previous OTTI		-		-			-			181			6			187
Reductions and transfers to credit-related OTTI		-		-			-			-			(181	)		(181	)
Amortization of previously recognized OTTI		2		(25	)		(23	)		(210	)		(114	)		(324	)
Cumulative balance at end of the period	$	8,947	$	609		$	9,556		$	8,945		$	641		$	9,586

The following table summarizes the gross unrealized losses and fair value of investment securities as of September 30, 2013, aggregated by investment category and the length of time the securities were in a continuous unrealized loss position:

	Less than 12 Months Consecutive Unrealized Losses						12 Months or More Consecutive Unrealized Losses						Total
	Fair Value			Gross Unrecognized/ Unrealized Losses			Fair Value			Gross Unrecognized/ Unrealized Losses			Fair Value			Gross Unrecognized/ Unrealized Losses
Held-to-Maturity Securities:
TRUPS (1)		$	-		$	-		$	4,004		$	974		$	4,004		$	974
Available for Sale Securities
Registered Mutual Funds			539			10			-			-			539			10
Pass-through MBS issued by GSEs			307			10			-			-			307			10

(1)At September 30, 2013, the recorded balance of these securities was $3,840.  This balance reflected the remaining unrealized loss of $1,138 that was recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss on September 1, 2008 (the day these securities were transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity).  In accordance with both ASC 320-10-35-17 and 320-10-65, this unrealized loss is currently being amortized over the remaining estimated life of these securities.

TRUPS That Have Maintained an Unrealized Holding Loss for 12 or More Consecutive Months

At September 30, 2013, impairment of two of the TRUPS, with an amortized cost of $5,000, was deemed temporary.  These securities remained in an unrealized loss position for 12 or more consecutive months, and their cumulative unrealized loss was $1,315 at September 30, 2013, reflecting both illiquidity in the marketplace and concerns over future bank failures.  At September 30, 2013, both of these securities had ratings ranging from "BB-" to "A."  Despite both the significant decline in market value and the duration of their impairment, management believed that the unrealized losses on these securities at September 30, 2013 were temporary, and that the full value of the investments would be realized once the market dislocations have been removed, or as the securities continued to make their contractual payments of principal and interest.  In making this determination, management considered the following:

•    Based upon an internal review of the collateral backing the TRUPS portfolio, which accounted for current and prospective deferrals, the securities could reasonably be expected to continue making all contractual payments

•   The Company had the intent and ability to hold these securities until they fully recover their impairment, evidenced by the election to reclassify them as held-to-maturity in 2008

•    There were no cash or working capital requirements nor contractual or regulatory obligations that would compel the Company to sell these securities prior to their forecasted recovery or maturity

•    Both securities have a pool of underlying issuers comprised primarily of banks
•    Neither of the securities have exposure to real estate investment trust issued debt (which has experienced high default

rates)

•    Both securities feature either a mandatory auction or a de-leveraging mechanism that could result in principal repayments to the Bank prior to the stated maturity of the security

•    Both securities are adequately collateralized

The following table summarizes the gross unrealized losses and fair value of investment securities and MBS as of December 31, 2012, aggregated by investment category and the length of time that the securities were in a continuous unrealized loss position:

	Less than 12 Months Consecutive Unrealized Losses						12 Months or More Consecutive Unrealized Losses						Total
	Fair Value			Gross Unrecognized/ Unrealized Losses			Fair Value			Gross Unrecognized/ Unrealized Losses			Fair Value			Gross Unrecognized/ Unrealized Losses
Held-to-Maturity Securities:
TRUPS (1)		$	-		$	-		$	3,705		$	1,732		$	3,705		$	1,732
Available-for-Sale Securities:
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation pass-through certificates			5,867			25			-			-			5,867			25
Private label MBS			-			-			955			7			955			7

(1) At December 31, 2012, the recorded balance of these securities was $4,170.  This balance reflected the remaining unrealized loss of $1,268 that was recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss on September 1, 2008 (the day these securities were transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity).  In accordance with both ASC 320-10-35-17 and 320-10-65, this unrealized loss is currently being amortized over the remaining estimated life of these securities.

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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Interest income:
Loans secured by real estate	$ 42,451	$ 45,963	$ 130,291	$ 143,735
Other loans	25	28	74	76
Mortgage-backed securities	310	677	1,123	2,456
Investment securities	84	223	316	1,043
Federal funds sold and other short-term investments	416	582	1,423	1,895
Total interest income	43,286	47,473	133,227	149,205
Interest expense:
Deposits and escrow	4,908	5,302	15,240	16,449
Borrowed funds	6,725	8,773	20,267	31,465
Total interest expense	11,633	14,075	35,507	47,914
Net interest income	31,653	33,398	97,720	101,291
Provision for loan losses	240	126	425	3,858
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	31,413	33,272	97,295	97,433
Non-interest income:
Total other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses	0	0	0	(187)
Less: Non-credit portion of OTTI recorded in other comprehensive income (before taxes)	0	0	0	6
Net OTTI recognized in earnings	0	0	0	(181)
Service charges and other fees	1,015	1,244	2,554	2,840
Net mortgage banking income	76	259	350	1,475
Net gain on securities and other assets	83	67	276	180
Income from bank owned life insurance	419	423	1,249	1,265
Other	415	581	1,197	1,772
Total non-interest income	2,008	2,574	5,626	7,351
Non-interest expense:
Salaries and employee benefits	8,459	8,245	25,730	25,751
Stock benefit plan amortization expense	1,007	975	2,985	2,884
Occupancy and equipment	2,697	2,527	7,735	7,431
Federal deposit insurance premiums	515	502	1,470	1,557
Data processing costs	858	746	2,533	2,223
Other	2,039	2,776	6,778	8,009
Total non-interest expense	15,575	15,771	47,231	47,855
Income before income taxes	17,846	20,075	55,690	56,929
Tax Expense (Benefit)	7,215	8,280	22,450	23,356
Net income	10,631	11,795	33,240	33,573
Earnings per Share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.30	$ 0.34	$ 0.95	$ 0.98
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.30	$ 0.34	$ 0.95	$ 0.98
STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net income	10,631	11,795	33,240	33,573
Amortization and reversal of net unrealized loss on securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity, net of taxes of $8 and $11 during the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $58 and $75 during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively	10	13	72	91
Reduction in non-credit component of OTTI charge, net of taxes of $4 and $6 during the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $13 and $133 during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively	4	7	12	161
Non-credit component of OTTI charge recognized during the period, net of tax benefit of $(3) during the Nine months ended September 30, 2012	0	0	0	(3)
Reclassification adjustment for securities sold during the period, net of taxes of $(50) and $(20) during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively	0	0	(60)	(24)
Net unrealized securities gains (losses) arising during the period, net of (tax benefits) taxes of $74 and $(6) during the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively and $125 and $(184) during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively	90	(7)	156	(224)
Defined benefit plan adjustments, net of taxes of $256 during the nine months ended September 30, 2012	0	0	0	312
Comprehensive Income	$ 10,735	$ 11,808	$ 33,420	$ 33,886

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RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS [Abstract]

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

3. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In February 2013, The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-02, "Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income" ("ASU 2013-02"), which seeks to improve the transparency of reporting reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income.  The provisions of ASU 2013-02 are applicable to all companies that report items of other comprehensive income, such as the Company.  ASU 2013-02 requires a presentation (either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes to the financial statements) of the effects on the line items of net income of significant amounts that have been reclassified in their entirety and in accordance with GAAP from accumulated other comprehensive income to net income in the same reporting period.   ASU 2013-02 additionally requires a cross-reference to any other disclosures currently required under GAAP related to other reclassification items that, under GAAP, are not required to be reclassified in their entirety from accumulated other comprehensive income to net income in the same reporting period.  ASU 2013-02 does not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in the Company's financial statements.  All information required to be presented or cross-referenced under ASU 2013-02 is currently required to be disclosed, in some capacity, in the financial statements under GAAP.  The Company adopted ASU 2013-02 effective January 1, 2013.  Adoption of ASU 2013-02 had no impact on the Company's consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

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ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK BASED COMPENSATION [Abstract]

Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity

Combined activity related to stock options granted under the Stock Plans during the periods presented was as follows:

	At or for the Three Months Ended September 30,						At or for the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Options outstanding – beginning of period		2,273,733			2,830,302			2,456,137			2,893,760
Options granted		-			-			-			24,440
Options exercised		(493,690	)		(253,182	)		(671,312	)		(339,693	)
Options forfeited		-			(5,625	)		(4,782	)		(7,012	)
Options outstanding – end of period		1,780,043			2,571,495			1,780,043			2,571,495
Intrinsic value of options exercised	$	1,872		$	377		$	2,089		$	779
Compensation expense recognized		36			73			158			236
Remaining unrecognized compensation expense		177			408			177			408
Intrinsic value of outstanding options at period end		2,447			1,528			2,447			1,528
Intrinsic value of vested options at period end		2,347			1,293			2,347			1,293
Weighted average exercise price of vested options – end of period		16.53			15.65			16.53			15.65

Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Valuation Assumptions

There were no grants of stock options during the three-month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, or the nine months ended September 30, 2013.  The  weighted average fair value per option at the date of grant for stock options granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was estimated as follows:

Total options granted		24,440
Estimated fair value on date of grant	$	4.09
Pricing methodology utilized	Black- Scholes
Expected life (in years)		6.53
Interest rate		1.21	%
Volatility		45.17
Dividend yield		4.04

Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity

The following is a summary of activity related to the restricted stock awards granted under the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan during the periods indicated:

	At or for the Three Months Ended September 30,				At or for the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013		2012		2013			2012
Unvested allocated shares – beginning of period		318,314		328,003		328,003			324,454
Shares granted		-		-		145,925			141,289
Shares vested		-		-		(155,614	)		(135,369	)
Shares forfeited		-		-		-			(2,371	)
Unvested allocated shares – end of period		318,314		328,003		318,314			328,003
Compensation recorded to expense	$	499	$	471	$	1,511		$	1,370

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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS [Abstract]

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

11. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The fair value hierarchy established under ASC 820-10 is summarized as follows:

Level 1 Inputs – Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date.

Level 2 Inputs – Significant other observable inputs such as any of the following: (1) quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, (2) quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, (3) inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (e.g., interest rates and yield curves observable at commonly quoted intervals, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, and default rates), or (4) inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means (market-corroborated inputs).

Level 3 Inputs – Significant unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.  Significant unobservable inputs reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability (including assumptions about risk).  Significant unobservable inputs shall be used to measure fair value to the extent that observable inputs are not available, thereby allowing for situations in which there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date.

The following tables present the assets that are reported on the consolidated statements of financial condition at fair value as of the date indicated by level within the fair value hierarchy.  Financial assets are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis at September 30, 2013
			Fair Value Measurements Using
Description	Total		Level 1 Inputs		Level 2 Inputs		Level 3 Inputs
Trading securities (Registered Mutual Funds):
Domestic Equity Mutual Funds	$	1,217	$	1,217	$	-	$	-
International Equity Mutual Funds		156		156		-		-
Fixed Income Mutual Funds		3,889		3,889		-		-
Investment securities available-for-sale:
Agency notes		15,117		-		15,117		-
Registered Mutual Funds:
Domestic Equity Mutual Funds		1,836		1,836		-		-
International Equity Mutual Funds		397		397		-		-
Fixed Income Mutual Funds		1,118		1,118		-		-
Pass-through MBS issued by GSEs		32,305		-		32,305		-
CMOs  issued by GSEs		535		-		535		-
Private issuer pass through MBS		728		-		728		-
Private issuer CMOs		658		-		658		-

Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis at December 31, 2012
			Fair Value Measurements Using
Description	Total		Level 1 Inputs		Level2 Inputs		Level3 Inputs
Trading securities (Registered Mutual Funds):
Domestic Equity Mutual Funds	$	930	$	930	$	-	$	-
International Equity Mutual Funds		129		129		-		-
Fixed Income Mutual Funds		3,815		3,815		-		-
Investment securities available-for-sale:
Agency notes		29,945		-		29,945		-
Registered Mutual Funds:
Domestic Equity Mutual Funds		1,502		1,502		-		-
International Equity Mutual Funds		358		358		-		-
Fixed Income Mutual Funds		1,145		1,145		-		-
Pass-through MBS issued by GSEs		44,678		-		44,678		-
CMOs  issued by GSEs		2,462		-		2,462		-
Private issuer pass through MBS		955		-		955		-
Private issuer CMOs		926		-		926		-

The Company's available-for-sale investment securities and MBS are reported at fair value, which were determined utilizing prices obtained from independent parties. The valuations obtained are based upon market data, and often utilize evaluated pricing models that vary by asset and incorporate available trade, bid and other market information. For securities that do not trade on a daily basis, pricing applications apply available information such as benchmarking and matrix pricing. The market inputs normally sought in the evaluation of securities include benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes (obtained only from market makers or broker/dealers recognized as market participants), issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers and reference data. For certain securities, additional inputs may be used or some market inputs may not be applicable.  Prioritization of inputs may vary on any given day based on market conditions.

The agency notes owned by the Company possessed the highest possible credit rating published by at least one established credit rating agency as of both September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.  Obtaining market values as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 for these securities utilizing significant observable inputs was not difficult due to their continued marketplace demand.  The pass-through MBS and CMOs issued by GSEs all possessed the highest possible credit rating published by at least one established credit rating agency as of both September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.  Obtaining market values as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 for these securities utilizing significant observable inputs was not difficult due to their considerable demand.

Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis at September 30, 2013
				Fair Value Measurements Using
Description	Total			Level 1 Inputs		Level 2 Inputs		Level 3 Inputs
Impaired loans:
One- to Four Family Residential and Cooperative Unit		$	477		-		-		$	477
Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use Real Estate			325		-		-			325
Commercial Real Estate			5,707		-		-			5,707

Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis at December 31, 2012
				Fair Value Measurements Using
Description	Total			Level 1 Inputs		Level 2 Inputs		Level 3 Inputs
Impaired loans:
Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use Real Estate		$	450		-		-		$	450
Commercial Real Estate			6,472		-		-			6,472

Impaired Loans - Loans with certain characteristics are evaluated individually for impairment. A loan is considered impaired under ASC 310-10-35 when, based upon existing information and events, it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect all amounts due, including principal and interest, according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. The Bank's impaired loans atSeptember 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were collateralized by real estate and were thus carried at the lower of the outstanding principal balance or the estimated fair value of the collateral.  Fair value is estimated through either a negotiated note sale value (Level 3 input), or, more commonly, a recent real estate appraisal (Level 3 input).  These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.

An appraisal is generally ordered for all impaired multifamily residential, mixed use or commercial real estate loans for which the most recent appraisal is more than one year old.  The Bank never adjusts independent appraisal data upward.  Occasionally, management will adjust independent appraisal data downward based upon its own lending expertise and/or experience with the subject property, utilizing such factors as potential note sale values, or a more refined estimate of costs to repair and time to lease the property.  Adjustments for potential disposal costs are also considered when determining the final appraised value.

As of September 30, 2013, impaired loans measured for impairment using the estimated fair value of the collateral had an aggregate principal balance of $7,893, and no valuation allowance within the allowance for loan losses.  As of December 31, 2012, impaired loans measured for impairment using the estimated fair value of the collateral had an aggregate principal balance of $6,922, and no valuation allowance within the allowance for loan losses.  Such loans had no impact upon the provision for loan losses during either the three months ended September 30, 2013 or the year ended December 31, 2012.

The following table presents quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements for impaired loans measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at September 30, 2013:

Fair Value Derived		Valuation Technique Utilized	Significant Unobservable Input(s)	Range of Values			Weighted Average Value
$	207	Income approach only	Capitalization rate		N/A	*		7.5	%
			Reduction for planned expedited disposal		N/A	*		10.0	%
	802	Blended income and sales comparison approaches	Reduction to the sales comparison value to reconcile differences between comparable sales		0.0 %-15.0	%		5.0	%
			Capitalization rate (income approach component)		7.8 %-8.5	%		8.3	%
			Reduction for planned expedited disposal		20.0 %-30.0	%		26.0	%
	5,500	Previously negotiated note sales	Discount to unpaid principal balance from likely realizable value of a note sale negotiated on terms deemed acceptable		N/A	*		17.0	%

*Only one loan in this population.

The following table presents quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements for impaired loans measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at December 31, 2012:

Fair Value Derived		Valuation Technique Utilized	Significant Unobservable Input(s)	Range of Values			Weighted Average Value
$	207	Income approach only	Capitalization rate		N/A	*		7.5	%
			Reduction for planned expedited disposal		N/A	*		10.0	%
	1,215	Blended income and sales comparison approaches	Reduction to the sales comparison value to reconcile differences between comparable sales		0.0 %-6.0	%		3.8	%
			Capitalization rate (income approach component)		7.3 %-7.5	%		7.4	%
			Reduction for planned expedited disposal		10.0 %-25.0	%		15.6	%
	5,500	Previously negotiated note sales	Discount to unpaid principal balance from likely realizable value of a note sale negotiated on terms deemed acceptable		N/A	*		17.0	%

*Only one loan in this population.

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments (other than those measured at fair value on either a recurring or non-recurring basis) at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were as follows:

			Fair Value at September 30, 2013 Using
At September 30, 2013	Carrying Amount		Level 1 Inputs			Level 2 Inputs			Level 3 Inputs			Total
Assets:
Cash and due from banks	$	65,713	$	65,713		$	-		$	-		$	65,713
Investment securities held to maturity (TRUPS)		5,622		-			-			6,138			6,138
Loan, net		3,641,999		-			-			3,673,735			3,673,735
Accrued interest receivable		11,908		2			194			11,712			11,908
Mortgage Servicing Rights ("MSR")		705		-			1,076			-			1,076
FHLBNY capital stock		41,863		N/	A		N/	A		N/	A		N/	A
Liabilities:
Savings, money market and checking accounts	$	1,756,570	$	1,756,570		$	-		$	-		$	1,756,570
Certificates of Deposit  ("CDs")		852,594		-			864,333			-			864,333
Escrow and other deposits		98,160		98,160			-			-			98,160
FHLBNY Advances		772,500		-			802,251			-			802,251
Trust Preferred securities payable		70,680		-			70,680			-			70,680
Accrued interest payable		2,923		-			2,923			-			2,923

			Fair Value at December 31, 2012 Using
At December 31, 2012	Carrying Amount		Level 1 Inputs			Level 2 Inputs			Level 3 Inputs			Total
Assets:
Cash and due from banks	$	79,076	$	79,076		$	-		$	-		$	79,076
Investment securities held to maturity (TRUPS)		5,927		-			-			6,267			6,267
Loans, net		3,478,336		-			-			3,602,583			3,602,583
Loans held for sale		560		-			560			-			560
Accrued interest receivable		13,518		-			359			13,159			13,518
MSR		1,115		-			1,511			-			1,511
FHLBNY capital stock		45,011		N/	A		N/	A		N/	A		N/	A
Liabilities:
Savings, money market and checking accounts	$	1,587,454	$	1,587,454		$	-		$	-		$	1,587,454
CDs		891,975		-			907,657			-			907,657
Escrow and other deposits		82,753		82,753			-			-			82,753
FHLBNY Advances		842,500		-			885,774			-			885,774
Trust Preferred securities payable		70,680		-			70,680			-			70,680
Accrued interest payable		2,827		-			2,827			-			2,827

Methods and assumptions used to estimate fair values for financial assets and liabilities other than those previously discussed are summarized as follows:

Cash and Due From Banks - The fair value is assumed to be equal to their carrying value as these amounts are due upon demand (deemed a Level 1 valuation).

Federal Funds Sold and Other Short Term Investments – As a result of their short duration to maturity, the fair value of these assets, principally overnight deposits, is assumed to be equal to their carrying value due (deemed a Level 1 valuation).

TRUPS Held to Maturity – At both September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company owned seven TRUPS classified as held-to-maturity.  Late in 2008, the market for these securities became illiquid, and continued to be deemed illiquid as of September 30, 2013.  As a result, at both September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, their estimated fair value was obtained utilizing a blended valuation approach (Level 3 pricing).  Under the blended valuation approach, the Bank utilized the following valuation sources: 1) broker quotations, which were deemed to meet the criteria of "distressed sale" pricing under the guidance of ASC 820-10-65-4, were given a minor 10.0 % weighting (deemed to be a Level 2 valuation); 2) an internally created cash flow valuation model that considered the creditworthiness of each individual issuer underlying the collateral pools, and utilized default, cash flow and discount rate assumptions determined by the Company's management (the "Internal Cash Flow Valuation"), was given a 45.0 % weighting (deemed to be a Level 3 valuation); and 3) a minimum of two of three available independent cash flow valuation models were averaged and given a 45.0 % weighting (deemed to be a Level 3 valuation for which the Company is not provided detailed information regarding the significant unobservable inputs utilized by the third party).

The major assumptions utilized in the Internal Cash Flow Valuation (each of which represents a significant unobservable input as defined by ASC 820-10) were as follows:

(i) Discount Rate - Pursuant to ASC 320-10-65, the Company utilized two different discount rates for discounting the cash flows for each of the seven TRUPS, as follows:

(1) Purchase discount rate – the rate used to determine the "credit" based valuation of the security.  The purchase discount rates utilized to compute fair value as of September 30, 2013 ranged from 1.6 % to 2.4 %, with a weighted average value of 2.2 %.

(2) Current discount rate - the current discount rate utilized was derived from the Bloomberg fair market value curve for debt offerings of similar credit rating.  In the event that a security had a split credit rating, separate cash flow valuations were made utilizing the appropriate discount rate and were averaged in order to determine the Internal Cash Flow Valuation.  In addition, the discount rate was interpolated from the Bloomberg fair market value curve for securities possessing a credit rating below "B."  The existing discount rates utilized to compute fair value as of September 30, 2013 ranged from 4.7 % to 6.9 %, with a weighted average value of 5.4 %.

(ii) Defaults – The Company utilized the most recently published measures of capital adequacy and/or problematic assets to estimate potential defaults in the collateral pool of performing issuers underlying the seven securities.  In instances where problematic assets equaled or exceeded the issuer's regulatory capital, or the issuer's capital level fell below the limits established by the regulatory agencies, defaults were deemed probable to occur.  Based upon the application of this methodology, the computed default rates utilized in the determination of the fair value of the TRUPS as of September 30, 2013 ranged from 0.0 % to  4.0 % of the performing security pool balance, with a weighted average rate of 1.0 %.  The Company additionally utilized a standard default rate of 1.2 % every three years, which was applied uniformly.

(iii) Cash Flows - The expected payments for the tranche of each security owned by the Company, as adjusted to assume that all estimated defaults occur immediately.  The cash flows further assumed an estimated recovery rate of 10.0 % per annum to occur one year after initial default, which was applied uniformly.

As discussed above, in addition to the Internal Cash Flow Valuation and broker quotations, at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company utilized a minimum of two additional cash flow valuation models in order to estimate the fair value of TRUPS.  Two of the three independent cash flow valuation models utilized a methodology similar to the Internal Cash Flow Valuation, differing only in the underlying assumptions utilized to derive estimated cash flows, individual bank defaults and discount rate.  At December 31, 2012, a third independent cash flow valuation model was utilized which was derived from a different methodology in which the actual cash flow estimate based upon the underlying collateral of the securities (including default estimates) was not considered.  Instead, this cash flow valuation model utilized a discount rate determined from the Bloomberg fair market value curve for similar assets that continued to trade actively, with adjustments made for the illiquidity of the TRUPS market. This valuation model was not utilized as of September 30, 2013 as its rendered valuation was not deemed indicative of current market pricing.  Because of the significant judgment underlying each of the pricing assumptions, management elected to recognize each of the independent valuations and apply a weighting system to all of the valuations, including the Internal Cash Flow Valuation, as all of these valuations were determined utilizing a valid and objective pricing methodology.

Loans, Net - The fair value of loans, net in the table above is determined by discounting anticipated future cash flows of the loans, net of anticipated prepayments, using a discount rate reflecting current market rates for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality.  For adjustable rate loans that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values.  The valuation method used for loans does not necessarily represent an exit price valuation methodology as defined under ASC 820.  However, since the valuation methodology is deemed to be similar to a Level 3 valuation methodology, the fair value of loans receivable other than impaired loans measured at fair value, is shown under the Level 3 valuation column.

Loans Held For Sale - The fair value of held-for-sale loans is primarily determined utilizing quoted market prices for securities backed by similar types of loans. Changes in the fair value of loans held for sale result primarily from changes in interest rates subsequent to funding but prior to sale, and changes in the fair value of the associated servicing of the loan. Loans held for sale are deemed a Level 2 valuation.

Accrued Interest Receivable - The estimated fair value of accrued interest receivable approximates its carrying amount, and is deemed to be valued at an input level comparable to its underlying financial asset.

MSR - On a quarterly basis, the aggregate balance of the MSR is evaluated for impairment based upon the fair value of the rights as compared to their carrying amount.  If the aggregate carrying amount of the MSR exceeds fair value, impairment is recorded on the MSR so that they are carried at fair value.  Fair value is determined based on a valuation model that calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing income.  The valuation model utilizes assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income and that can be validated against available market data (Level 2 input).

FHLBNY Capital Stock – It is not practicable to determine the fair value of FHLBNY capital stock due to restrictions placed on transferability.

Deposits - The fair value of savings, money market, and checking accounts is, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amount), which has been deemed a Level 1 valuation.  The fair value of CDs is based upon the present value of contractual cash flows using current interest rates for instruments of the same remaining maturity (deemed a Level 2 valuation).

Escrow and Other Deposits – The fair value of escrow and other deposits is, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amount), which has been deemed a Level 1 valuation.

FHLBNY Advances – The fair value of FHLBNY advances is measured by the discounted anticipated cash flows through contractual maturity or next interest repricing date, or an earlier call date if, as of the valuation date, the borrowing is expected to be called (deemed a Level 2 valuation).  The carrying amount of accrued interest payable on FHLBNY advances is its fair value.

Trust Preferred Securities Payable - The fair value of trust preferred securities payable is estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on the current borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements (deemed a Level 2 valuation), and is provided to the Company quarterly independently by a market maker in the underlying security.

Accrued Interest Payable - The estimated fair value of accrued interest payable approximates its carrying amount, and is deemed to be valued at an input level comparable to its underlying financial liability.

Commitments to Extend Credit - Fair values for off-balance sheet, credit-related financial instruments are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties' credit standing. The fair value of commitments is not material.

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RETIREMENT AND POSTRETIREMENT PLANS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013
Postretirement Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost	$ 15	$ 39	$ 45	$ 117
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	57	90	170	270
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets	0	0	0	0
Amortization of unrealized loss	12	75	36	225
Net periodic cost	84	204	251	612
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year					187
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer			60
BMP, Employee And Outside Director Retirement Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost	0	0	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	290	306	868	918
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets	(380)	(363)	(1,139)	(1,089)
Amortization of unrealized loss	587	541	1,762	1,623
Net periodic cost	497	484	1,491	1,452
Employee Retirement Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year					53
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer			31
BMP Retirement Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year					483
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer			0
Outside Director Retirement Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year					186
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer			$ 136

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LOANS RECEIVABLE AND CREDIT QUALITY, Past Due Financing Receivbles (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013 Loan		Dec. 31, 2012 Loan
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Number Of Loans 90 Days or More Past Due And Still Accruing Pending Refinancing	5		1
Loans 90 Days or More Past Due And Still Accruing Pending Refinancing	$ 1,398		$ 190
One To Four Family Residential And Cooperative Unit Allowance [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 30 to 59 Days Past Due	300		336
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 60 to 89 Days Past Due	155		155
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 90 Days Past Due and Still Accruing	0		0
Non-accrual	1,136	[1]	938	[2]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due, Total	1,591		1,429
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Current	76,913		90,447
Loans and Leases Receivable, Other, Net of Deferred Income	78,504		91,876
Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 30 to 59 Days Past Due	2,152		6,451
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 60 to 89 Days Past Due	0		0
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 90 Days Past Due and Still Accruing	1,398		190
Non-accrual	1,993	[1]	507	[2]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due, Total	5,543		7,148
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Current	2,859,281		2,669,221
Loans and Leases Receivable, Other, Net of Deferred Income	2,864,824		2,676,369
Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 30 to 59 Days Past Due	0		0
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 60 to 89 Days Past Due	0		0
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 90 Days Past Due and Still Accruing	0		0
Non-accrual	0	[1]	1,170	[2]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due, Total	0		1,170
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Current	335,650		338,963
Loans and Leases Receivable, Other, Net of Deferred Income	335,650		340,133
Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 30 to 59 Days Past Due	1,154		207
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 60 to 89 Days Past Due	0		0
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 90 Days Past Due and Still Accruing	0		0
Non-accrual	5,707	[1]	6,265	[2]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due, Total	6,861		6,472
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Current	380,801		388,059
Loans and Leases Receivable, Other, Net of Deferred Income	387,662		394,531
Construction Loan Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 30 to 59 Days Past Due	0		0
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 60 to 89 Days Past Due	0		0
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 90 Days Past Due and Still Accruing	0		0
Non-accrual	0	[1]	0	[2]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due, Total	0		0
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Current	299		476
Loans and Leases Receivable, Other, Net of Deferred Income	299		476
Consumer Loan [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 30 to 59 Days Past Due	1		2
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 60 to 89 Days Past Due	1		5
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 90 Days Past Due and Still Accruing	0		0
Non-accrual	2	[1]	8	[2]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due, Total	4		15
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Current	2,105		2,408
Loans and Leases Receivable, Other, Net of Deferred Income	2,109		2,423
Total Real Estate Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Aging [Abstract]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 30 to 59 Days Past Due	3,606		6,994
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 60 to 89 Days Past Due	155		155
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 90 Days Past Due and Still Accruing	1,398		190
Non-accrual	8,836	[1]	8,880	[2]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due, Total	13,995		16,219
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Current	3,652,944		3,487,166
Loans and Leases Receivable, Other, Net of Deferred Income	$ 3,666,939		$ 3,503,385

[1] Includes all loans on non-accrual status regardless of the number of days such loans were delinquent as of September 30, 2013.

[2] Includes all loans on non-accrual status regardless of the number of days such loans were delinquent as of December 31, 2012.

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INVESTMENT AND MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

INVESTMENT AND MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES [Abstract]

Amortized Cost And Estimated Fair Value Of Available For Sale And Held To Maturity Securities

The following is a summary of major categories of securities owned by the Company excluding trading securities at September 30, 2013:

	Unrealized Gains or Losses Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
	Purchase Amortized / Historical Cost		Recorded Amortized/ Historical Cost(1)		Non-Credit OTTI			Unrealized Gains		Unrealized Losses			Book Value		Other Unrecognized Losses		Fair Value
Investment securities held-to-maturity:
Pooled bank trust preferred securities ("TRUPS")	$	$16,316	$	$7,369	$	(609	)		-	$	(1,138	)(2)	$	5,622	$	516	$	6,138
Investment securities available for sale:
Registered Mutual Funds		2,797		2,691		-			670		(10	)		3,351		-		3,351
Agency notes		15,070		15,070		-			47		-			15,117		-		15,117
Pass-through MBS issued by GSEs		30,727		30,727		-			1,588		(10	)		32,305		-		32,305
Collateralized mortgage obligations ("CMOs")  issued by GSEs		531		531		-			4		-			535		-		535
Private issuer pass through MBS		709		709		-			19		-			728		-		728
Private issuer CMOs		647		647		-			11		-			658		-		658

(1) Amount represents the purchase amortized / historical cost less any credit-related OTTI charges recognized through earnings.

(2) Amount represents the unamortized portion of the unrealized loss that was recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss on September 1, 2008 (the day on which these securities were transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity).

The following is a summary of major categories of securities owned by the Company at December 31, 2012:

	Unrealized Gains or Losses Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
	Purchase Amortized / Historical Cost		Recorded Amortized/ Historical Cost (1)		Non-Credit OTTI			Unrealized Gains		Unrealized Losses			Book Value		Other Unrecognized Gains		Fair Value
Investment securities held-to-maturity:
TRUPS	$	16,774	$	7,829	$	(634	)		-	$	(1,268	)(2)	$	5,927	$	340	$	6,267
Investment securities available for sale:
Registered Mutual Funds		2,904		2,556		-			449		-			3,005		-		3,005
Agency notes		29,820		29,820		-			125		-			29,945		-		29,945
Pass-through MBS issued by GSEs		43,142		43,142		-			1,561		(25	)		44,678		-		44,678
CMOs  issued by GSEs		2,436		2,436		-			26		-			2,462		-		2,462
Private issuer pass through MBS		962		962		-			-		(7	)		955		-		955
Private issuer CMOs		908		908		-			18		-			926		-		926

(1) Amount represents the purchase amortized / historical cost less any credit-related OTTI charges recognized through earnings.

(2) Amount represents the unamortized portion of the unrealized loss that was recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss on September 1, 2008 (the day on which these securities were transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity).

Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date

At September 30, 2013, the agency note investments in the table above had contractual maturities as follows:

	Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value
Due after one year through three years	$	15,000	$	15,047
Due after three years through five years		70		70
TOTAL	$	15,070	$	15,117

Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings

The following table provides a reconciliation of the pre-tax OTTI charges recognized on the Company's TRUPS:

	At or for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013								At or for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
	Credit Related OTTI Recognized in Earnings		Non-Credit OTTI Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Total OTTI			Credit Related OTTI Recognized in Earnings		Non-Credit OTTI Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Total OTTI
Cumulative balance at the beginning of the period	$	8,947	$	617		$	9,564		$	8,945	$	655		$	9,600
OTTI recognized on securities with previous OTTI		-		-			-			-		-			-
Reductions and transfers to credit-related OTTI		-		-			-			-		-			-
Amortization of previously recognized OTTI		-		(8	)		(8	)		-		(14	)		(14	)
Cumulative balance at end of the period	$	8,947	$	609		$	9,556		$	8,945	$	641		$	9,586

	At or for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013								At or for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
	Credit Related OTTI Recognized in Earnings		Non-Credit OTTI Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Total OTTI			Credit Related OTTI Recognized in Earnings			Non-Credit OTTI Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Total OTTI
Cumulative balance at the beginning of the period	$	8,945	$	634		$	9,579		$	8,974		$	930		$	9,904
OTTI recognized on securities with previous OTTI		-		-			-			181			6			187
Reductions and transfers to credit-related OTTI		-		-			-			-			(181	)		(181	)
Amortization of previously recognized OTTI		2		(25	)		(23	)		(210	)		(114	)		(324	)
Cumulative balance at end of the period	$	8,947	$	609		$	9,556		$	8,945		$	641		$	9,586

Available For Sale And Held To Maturity Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position Fair Value

The following table summarizes the gross unrealized losses and fair value of investment securities as of September 30, 2013, aggregated by investment category and the length of time the securities were in a continuous unrealized loss position:

	Less than 12 Months Consecutive Unrealized Losses						12 Months or More Consecutive Unrealized Losses						Total
	Fair Value			Gross Unrecognized/ Unrealized Losses			Fair Value			Gross Unrecognized/ Unrealized Losses			Fair Value			Gross Unrecognized/ Unrealized Losses
Held-to-Maturity Securities:
TRUPS (1)		$	-		$	-		$	4,004		$	974		$	4,004		$	974
Available for Sale Securities
Registered Mutual Funds			539			10			-			-			539			10
Pass-through MBS issued by GSEs			307			10			-			-			307			10

(1)At September 30, 2013, the recorded balance of these securities was $3,840.  This balance reflected the remaining unrealized loss of $1,138 that was recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss on September 1, 2008 (the day these securities were transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity).  In accordance with both ASC 320-10-35-17 and 320-10-65, this unrealized loss is currently being amortized over the remaining estimated life of these securities.

The following table summarizes the gross unrealized losses and fair value of investment securities and MBS as of December 31, 2012, aggregated by investment category and the length of time that the securities were in a continuous unrealized loss position:

	Less than 12 Months Consecutive Unrealized Losses						12 Months or More Consecutive Unrealized Losses						Total
	Fair Value			Gross Unrecognized/ Unrealized Losses			Fair Value			Gross Unrecognized/ Unrealized Losses			Fair Value			Gross Unrecognized/ Unrealized Losses
Held-to-Maturity Securities:
TRUPS (1)		$	-		$	-		$	3,705		$	1,732		$	3,705		$	1,732
Available-for-Sale Securities:
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation pass-through certificates			5,867			25			-			-			5,867			25
Private label MBS			-			-			955			7			955			7

(1) At December 31, 2012, the recorded balance of these securities was $4,170.  This balance reflected the remaining unrealized loss of $1,268 that was recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss on September 1, 2008 (the day these securities were transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity).  In accordance with both ASC 320-10-35-17 and 320-10-65, this unrealized loss is currently being amortized over the remaining estimated life of these securities.

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ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES AND RESERVE FOR FIRST LOSS POSITION ON MULTIFAMILY LOANS SOLD TO FNMA (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES AND RESERVE FOR FIRST LOSS POSITION ON MULTIFAMILY LOANS SOLD TO FNMA [Abstract]

Allowance For Credit Losses For Impairment By Financing Receivables Class

The following table presents data regarding the allowance for loan losses and loans evaluated for impairment by class of loan within the real estate loan segment as well as for the aggregate consumer loan segment:

At or for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
	Real Estate Loans																		Consumer Loans
	One- to Four Family Residential and Cooperative Unit			Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use			Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate			Commercial Real Estate			Construction			Total Real Estate
Beginning balance	$	352		$	14,620		$	2,215		$	3,279		$	12		$	20,478		$	24
Provision (credit) for loan losses		(75	)		1,382			(443	)		(618	)		(11	)		235			5
Charge-offs		(11	)		(205	)		-			(1	)		-			(217	)		(6	)
Recoveries		8			13			-			-			-			21			-
Ending balance	$	274		$	15,810		$	1,772		$	2,660		$	1		$	20,517		$	23
Ending balance – loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	1,203		$	3,891		$	711		$	35,277		$	-		$	41,082		$	-
Ending balance – loans collectively evaluated for impairment		77,301			2,860,933			334,939			352,385			299			3,625,857			2,109
Allowance balance associated with loans individually evaluated for impairment		6			-			-			484			-			490			-
Allowance balance associated with loans collectively evaluated for impairment		268			15,810			1,772			2,176			1			20,027			23
Total Ending balance	$	274		$	15,810		$	1,772		$	2,660		$	1		$	20,517		$	23
At December 31, 2012
Ending balance – loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	1,291		$	2,460		$	1,900		$	47,493		$	-		$	53,144		$	-
Ending balance – loans collectively evaluated for impairment		90,585			2,673,909			338,233			347,038			476			3,450,241			2,423
Allowance balance associated with loans individually evaluated for impairment		7			-			-			513			-			520			-
Allowance balance associated with loans collectively evaluated for impairment		337			14,299			2,474			2,869			24			20,003			27
Total Ending balance	$	344		$	14,299		$	2,474		$	3,382		$	24		$	20,523		$	27

	At or for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
	Real Estate Loans																							Consumer Loans
	One- to FourFamily Residential and Cooperative Unit				Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use				Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate				Commercial Real Estate				Construction			Total Real Estate
Beginning balance		$	258			$	14,551			$	2,181			$	3,230			$	-		$	20,220			$	23
Provision (credit) for loan losses			557				(761	)			143				157				27			123				3
Charge-offs			(134	)			(242	)			(8	)			(14	)			-			(398	)			-
Recoveries			(1	)			686				-				36				-			723				-
Ending balance		$	682			$	14,234			$	2,316			$	3,409			$	27		$	20,668			$	26

At or for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
	Real Estate Loans																								Consumer Loans
	One- to Four Family Residential and Cooperative Unit				Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use				Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate				Commercial Real Estate				Construction				Total Real Estate
Beginning balance		$	344			$	14,299			$	2,474			$	3,382			$	24			$	20,523			$	27
Provision (credit) for loan losses			29				1,840				(716	)			(719	)			(23	)			411				14
Charge-offs			(110	)			(362	)			(15	)			(5	)			-				(492	)			(18	)
Recoveries			11				33				29				2				-				75				-
Ending balance		$	274			$	15,810			$	1,772			$	2,660			$	1			$	20,517			$	23

At or for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
	Real Estate Loans																		Consumer Loans
	One- to Four Family Residential and Cooperative Unit			Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use			Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate			Commercial Real Estate			Construction			Total Real Estate
Beginning balance	$	480		$	14,313		$	1,528		$	3,783		$	124		$	20,228		$	26
Provision (credit) for loan losses		959			1,477			1,442			64			(94	)		3,848			10
Charge-offs		(774	)		(2,381	)		(670	)		(500	)		(3	)		(4,328	)		(10	)
Recoveries		17			773			11			37			-			838			-
Transfer from the reserve for loan commitments		-			52			5			25			-			82			-
Ending balance	$	682		$	14,234		$	2,316		$	3,409		$	27		$	20,668		$	26

The following tables summarize impaired real estate loans as of or for the periods indicated (by collateral type within the real estate loan segment):

	At September 30, 2013
	Unpaid Principal Balance at Period End		Recorded Investment at Period End(1)		Reserve Balance Allocated within the Allowance for Loan Losses at Period End
One- to FourFamily Residential and Cooperative Unit
With no allocated reserve	$	1,070	$	991	$	-
With an allocated reserve		256		212		6
Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use
With no allocated reserve		4,040		3,891		-
With an allocated reserve		-		-		-
Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate
With no allocated reserve		711		711		-
With an allocated reserve		-		-		-
Commercial Real Estate
With no allocated reserve		21,269		20,156		-
With an allocated reserve		15,121		15,121		484
Construction
With no allocated reserve		-		-		-
With an allocated reserve		-		-		-
Total
With no allocated reserve	$	27,090	$	25,749	$	-
With an allocated reserve	$	15,377	$	15,333	$	490

(1) The recorded investment excludes accrued interest receivable and loan origination fees, net, due to immateriality.

	At December 31, 2012
	Unpaid Principal Balance at Period End		Recorded Investment at Period End(1)		Reserve Balance Allocated within the Allowance for Loan Losses at Period End
One- to Four Family Residential and Cooperative Unit
With no allocated reserve	$	1,079	$	1,079	$	-
With an allocated reserve		258		212		7
Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use
With no allocated reserve		2,767		2,460		-
With an allocated reserve		-		-		-
Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate
With no allocated reserve		1,900		1,900		-
With an allocated reserve		-		-		-
Commercial Real Estate
With no allocated reserve		33,416		32,217		-
With an allocated reserve		15,276		15,276		513
Construction
With no allocated reserve		-		-		-
With an allocated reserve		-		-		-
Total
With no allocated reserve	$	39,162	$	37,656	$	-
With an allocated reserve	$	15,534	$	15,488	$	520

(1) The recorded investment excludes accrued interest receivable and loan origination fees, net, due to immateriality.

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2013				Three Months Ended September 30, 2012				Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013				Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
	Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized		Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized		Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized		Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized
One- to Four Family Residential and Cooperative Unit
With no allocated reserve	$	993	$	11	$	$ 629	$	15	$	1,016	$	27	$	814	$	48
With an allocated reserve		212		5		212		5		212		14		511		14
Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use
With no allocated reserve		3,552		49		4,787		49		2,977		129		6,178		305
With an allocated reserve		-		-		-		-		-		-		525		-
Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate
With no allocated reserve		1,289		17		1,459		12		1,590		110		2,670		56
With an allocated reserve		-		-		-		-		-		-		240		-
Commercial Real Estate
With no allocated reserve		22,991		187		33,596		404		26,682		949		28,648		1,318
With an allocated reserve		15,155		275		15,284		189		15,199		671		21,290		567
Construction
With no allocated reserve		-		-		-		-		-		-		-		-
With an allocated reserve		-		-		-		-		-		-		-		-
Total
With no allocated reserve	$	28,825	$	264	$	$ 40,471	$	480	$	32,265	$	1,215	$	38,310	$	1,727
With an allocated reserve	$	15,367	$	280	$	$ 15,496	$	194	$	15,411	$	685	$	22,566	$	581

First Loss Position And Related Reserve Liability

The following is a summary of the aggregate balance of multifamily loans serviced for FNMA, the period-end First Loss Position associated with these loans and activity in the related liability:

	At or for the Three Months Ended September 30,						At or for the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Outstanding balance of multifamily loans serviced for FNMA at period end	$	216,073		$	279,830		$	216,073		$	279,830
Total First Loss Position at end of period		15,428			16,356			15,428			16,356
Liability on the First Loss Position
Balance at beginning of period	$	$ 1,188		$	$ 1,684		$	$ 1,383		$	$ 2,993
Credit for losses on problem loans(1)		(50	)		(140	)		(245	)		(1,107	)
Charge-offs and other net reductions in balance		(38	)		-			(38	)		(342	)
Balance at period end	$	$ 1,100		$	$ 1,544		$	$ 1,100		$	$ 1,544

(1) Amount recognized as a component of mortgage banking income during the period.

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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, Quantitative Information (Details) (Impaired Loans [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Approach Valuation Technique [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 207	$ 207
Market Approach Valuation Technique [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	802	1,215
Fair Value from Previously Negotiated Note Sales [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 5,500	$ 5,500
Minimum [Member] | Market Approach Valuation Technique [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs, Cap Rate	7.80%	7.30%
Fair Value Inputs Reduction Planned Expedited Disposal	20.00%	10.00%
Fair Value Inputs Reduction Sales Comparison Value	0.00%	0.00%
Maximum [Member] | Market Approach Valuation Technique [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs, Cap Rate	8.50%	7.50%
Fair Value Inputs Reduction Planned Expedited Disposal	30.00%	25.00%
Fair Value Inputs Reduction Sales Comparison Value	15.00%	6.00%
Weighted Average [Member] | Income Approach Valuation Technique [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs, Cap Rate	7.50%	7.50%
Fair Value Inputs Reduction Planned Expedited Disposal	10.00%	10.00%
Weighted Average [Member] | Market Approach Valuation Technique [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs, Cap Rate	8.30%	7.40%
Fair Value Inputs Reduction Planned Expedited Disposal	26.00%	15.60%
Fair Value Inputs Reduction Sales Comparison Value	5.00%	3.80%
Weighted Average [Member] | Fair Value from Previously Negotiated Note Sales [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs Reduction Expected Net Operating Income	17.00%	17.00%

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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), Accumulated Other Comprehensive Gain (Loss) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Beginning Balance			$ (9,640)	$ (9,709)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications			240	337
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss			(60)	(24)
Net other comprehensive income during during the period	104	13	180	313
Ending Balance	(9,460)	(9,396)	(9,460)	(9,396)
Securities Held-To-Maturity and Transferred Securities [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Beginning Balance			(1,043)	(1,316)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications			84	249
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss			0	0
Net other comprehensive income during during the period			84	249
Ending Balance	(959)	(1,067)	(959)	(1,067)
Securities Available-For-Sale [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Beginning Balance			1,178	3,078
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications			156	(224)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss			(60)	(24)
Net other comprehensive income during during the period			96	(248)
Ending Balance	1,274	2,830	1,274	2,830
Defined Benefit Plans [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Beginning Balance			(9,775)	(11,471)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications			0	312
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss			0	0
Net other comprehensive income during during the period			0	312
Ending Balance	$ (9,775)	$ (11,159)	$ (9,775)	$ (11,159)

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ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES AND RESERVE FOR FIRST LOSS POSITION ON MULTIFAMILY LOANS SOLD TO FNMA (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012		Dec. 31, 2012
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Additional Information [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	$ 27,090				$ 27,090				$ 39,162
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	15,377				15,377				15,534
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	25,749	[1]			25,749	[1]			37,656	[1]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	15,333	[1]			15,333	[1]			15,488	[1]
Impaired Financing Receivables With No Allocated Reserves Within Allowance For Loan Losses Recognized For Impaired Receivables	0				0				0
Impaired Financing Receivables With Allocated Reserves Within Allowance For Loan Losses Recognized For Impaired Receivables	490				490				520
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment	28,825		40,471		32,265		38,310
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment	15,367		15,496		15,411		22,566
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Interest Income, Accrual Method	264		480		1,215		1,727
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Interest Income, Accrual Method	280		194		685		581
Allowance for Loan Losses at Period End on Substandard Non Impaired Loans	31				31				795
Increase (Decrease) in the balance of Substandard non-impaired loans					(5,568)
Financing Receivable Special Mention Allowance For Loan Losses period end balance	148				148				145
Financing Receivable Special Mention Balance Increase (Decrease)					12,644
Reserve For First Loss Position [Abstract]
Outstanding balance of multifamily loans serviced for FNMA at period end	216,073		279,830		216,073		279,830
First Loss Position Loans Serviced For Fnma	15,428		16,356		15,428		16,356
Reserve Liability On The First Loss Position [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	1,188		1,684		1,383		2,993
Credit for losses on problem loans(1)	(50)	[2]	(140)	[2]	(245)	[2]	(1,107)	[2]
Charge-offs and other net reductions in balance	(38)		0		(38)		(342)
Balance at period end	1,100		1,544		1,100		1,544
One To Four Family Residential And Cooperative Unit Allowance [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	352		258		344		480
Provision (credit) for loan losses	(75)		557		29		959
Charge-offs	(11)		(134)		(110)		(774)
Recoveries	8		(1)		11		17
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Transfers							0
Ending balance	274		682		274		682
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Additional Information [Abstract]
Ending balance - loans individually evaluated for impairment	1,203				1,203				1,291
Ending balance - loans collectively evaluated for impairment	77,301				77,301				90,585
Allowance balance associated with loans individually evaluated for impairment	6				6				7
Allowance balance associated with loans collectivelly evaluated for impairment	268				268				337
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	1,070				1,070				1,079
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	256				256				258
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	991	[1]			991	[1]			1,079	[1]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	212	[1]			212	[1]			212	[1]
Impaired Financing Receivables With No Allocated Reserves Within Allowance For Loan Losses Recognized For Impaired Receivables	0				0				0
Impaired Financing Receivables With Allocated Reserves Within Allowance For Loan Losses Recognized For Impaired Receivables	6				6				7
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment	993		629		1,016		814
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment	212		212		212		511
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Interest Income, Accrual Method	11		15		27		48
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Interest Income, Accrual Method	5		5		14		14
Multifamily Residential And Residential Mixed Use Allowance [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	14,620		14,551		14,299		14,313
Provision (credit) for loan losses	1,382		(761)		1,840		1,477
Charge-offs	(205)		(242)		(362)		(2,381)
Recoveries	13		686		33		773
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Transfers							52
Ending balance	15,810		14,234		15,810		14,234
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Additional Information [Abstract]
Ending balance - loans individually evaluated for impairment	3,891				3,891				2,460
Ending balance - loans collectively evaluated for impairment	2,860,933				2,860,933				2,673,909
Allowance balance associated with loans individually evaluated for impairment	0				0				0
Allowance balance associated with loans collectivelly evaluated for impairment	15,810				15,810				14,299
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	4,040				4,040				2,767
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0				0				0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	3,891	[1]			3,891	[1]			2,460	[1]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0	[1]			0	[1]			0	[1]
Impaired Financing Receivables With No Allocated Reserves Within Allowance For Loan Losses Recognized For Impaired Receivables	0				0				0
Impaired Financing Receivables With Allocated Reserves Within Allowance For Loan Losses Recognized For Impaired Receivables	0				0				0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment	3,552		4,787		2,977		6,178
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment	0		0		0		525
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Interest Income, Accrual Method	49		49		129		305
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Interest Income, Accrual Method	0		0		0		0
Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate Allowance [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	2,215		2,181		2,474		1,528
Provision (credit) for loan losses	(443)		143		(716)		1,442
Charge-offs	0		(8)		(15)		(670)
Recoveries	0		0		29		11
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Transfers							5
Ending balance	1,772		2,316		1,772		2,316
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Additional Information [Abstract]
Ending balance - loans individually evaluated for impairment	711				711				1,900
Ending balance - loans collectively evaluated for impairment	334,939				334,939				338,233
Allowance balance associated with loans individually evaluated for impairment	0				0				0
Allowance balance associated with loans collectivelly evaluated for impairment	1,772				1,772				2,474
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	711				711				1,900
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0				0				0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	711	[1]			711	[1]			1,900	[1]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0	[1]			0	[1]			0	[1]
Impaired Financing Receivables With No Allocated Reserves Within Allowance For Loan Losses Recognized For Impaired Receivables	0				0				0
Impaired Financing Receivables With Allocated Reserves Within Allowance For Loan Losses Recognized For Impaired Receivables	0				0				0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment	1,289		1,459		1,590		2,670
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment	0		0		0		240
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Interest Income, Accrual Method	17		12		110		56
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Interest Income, Accrual Method	0		0		0		0
Total Real Estate Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	20,478		20,220		20,523		20,228
Provision (credit) for loan losses	235		123		411		3,848
Charge-offs	(217)		(398)		(492)		(4,328)
Recoveries	21		723		75		838
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Transfers							82
Ending balance	20,517		20,668		20,517		20,668
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Additional Information [Abstract]
Ending balance - loans individually evaluated for impairment	41,082				41,082				53,144
Ending balance - loans collectively evaluated for impairment	3,625,857				3,625,857				3,450,241
Allowance balance associated with loans individually evaluated for impairment	490				490				520
Allowance balance associated with loans collectivelly evaluated for impairment	20,027				20,027				20,003
Consumer Loan [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	24		23		27		26
Provision (credit) for loan losses	5		3		14		10
Charge-offs	(6)		0		(18)		(10)
Recoveries	0		0		0		0
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Transfers							0
Ending balance	23		26		23		26
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Additional Information [Abstract]
Ending balance - loans individually evaluated for impairment	0				0				0
Ending balance - loans collectively evaluated for impairment	2,109				2,109				2,423
Allowance balance associated with loans individually evaluated for impairment	0				0				0
Allowance balance associated with loans collectivelly evaluated for impairment	23				23				27
Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	3,279		3,230		3,382		3,783
Provision (credit) for loan losses	(618)		157		(719)		64
Charge-offs	(1)		(14)		(5)		(500)
Recoveries	0		36		2		37
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Transfers							25
Ending balance	2,660		3,409		2,660		3,409
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Additional Information [Abstract]
Ending balance - loans individually evaluated for impairment	35,277				35,277				47,493
Ending balance - loans collectively evaluated for impairment	352,385				352,385				347,038
Allowance balance associated with loans individually evaluated for impairment	484				484				513
Allowance balance associated with loans collectivelly evaluated for impairment	2,176				2,176				2,869
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	21,269				21,269				33,416
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	15,121				15,121				15,276
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	20,156	[1]			20,156	[1]			32,217	[1]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	15,121	[1]			15,121	[1]			15,276	[1]
Impaired Financing Receivables With No Allocated Reserves Within Allowance For Loan Losses Recognized For Impaired Receivables	0				0				0
Impaired Financing Receivables With Allocated Reserves Within Allowance For Loan Losses Recognized For Impaired Receivables	484				484				513
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment	22,991		33,596		26,682		28,648
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment	15,155		15,284		15,199		21,290
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Interest Income, Accrual Method	187		404		949		1,318
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Interest Income, Accrual Method	275		189		671		567
Construction Loan Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	12		0		24		124
Provision (credit) for loan losses	(11)		27		(23)		(94)
Charge-offs	0		0		0		(3)
Recoveries	0		0		0		0
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Transfers							0
Ending balance	1		27		1		27
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Additional Information [Abstract]
Ending balance - loans individually evaluated for impairment	0				0				0
Ending balance - loans collectively evaluated for impairment	299				299				476
Allowance balance associated with loans individually evaluated for impairment	0				0				0
Allowance balance associated with loans collectivelly evaluated for impairment	1				1				24
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0				0				0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Unpaid Principal Balance	0				0				0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0	[1]			0	[1]			0	[1]
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Recorded Investment	0	[1]			0	[1]			0	[1]
Impaired Financing Receivables With No Allocated Reserves Within Allowance For Loan Losses Recognized For Impaired Receivables	0				0				0
Impaired Financing Receivables With Allocated Reserves Within Allowance For Loan Losses Recognized For Impaired Receivables	0				0				0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment	0		0		0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Average Recorded Investment	0		0		0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with No Related Allowance, Interest Income, Accrual Method	0		0		0		0
Impaired Financing Receivable, with Related Allowance, Interest Income, Accrual Method	$ 0		$ 0		$ 0		$ 0

[1] The recorded investment excludes accrued interest receivable and loan origination fees, net, due to immateriality.

[2] Amount recognized as a component of mortgage banking income during the period.

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INCOME TAXES (Details)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
INCOME TAXES [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate (in hundredths)	40.40%	41.30%	40.30%	41.00%
Anticipated Effective Income Tax Rate Continuing Operations (in hundredths)	41.00%	41.00%	41.00%	41.00%

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NATURE OF OPERATIONS (Details)	Sep. 30, 2013
NATURE OF OPERATIONS [Abstract]
Number of Retail Offices	26

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INVESTMENT AND MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	$ 0	[1]	$ 0	[2]
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	4,004	[1]	3,705	[2]
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value, Total	4,004	[1]	3,705	[2]
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses [Abstract]
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses	0	[1]	0	[2]
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses	974	[1]	1,732	[2]
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses, Total	974	[1]	1,732	[2]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses [Abstract]
Held To Maturity Securities With No OTTI Number of Securities	2
Held To Maturity Securities With No OTTI	4,978
Pass Through MBS Issued by GSEs [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	307		5,867
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	0		0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value, Total	307		5,867
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses	10		25
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses	0		0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses, Total	10		25
Private Issuer Pass Through MBS [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value			0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value			955
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value, Total			955
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses			0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses			7
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses, Total			7
Registered Mututal Funds Member [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	539
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value, Total	539
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Losses	10
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses, Total	$ 10

[1] At September 30, 2013, the recorded balance of these securities was $3,840. This balance reflected the remaining unrealized loss of $1,156 that was recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss on September 1, 2008 (the day these securities were transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity). In accordance with both ASC 320-10-35-17 and 320-10-65, this unrealized loss is currently being amortized over the remaining estimated life of these securities.

[2] At December 31, 2012, the recorded balance of these securities was $4,170. This balance reflected the remaining unrealized loss of $1,268 that was recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss on September 1, 2008 (the day these securities were transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity). In accordance with both ASC 320-10-35-17 and 320-10-65, this unrealized loss is currently being amortized over the remaining estimated life of these securities.

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LOANS RECEIVABLE AND CREDIT QUALITY (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

LOANS RECEIVABLE AND CREDIT QUALITY [Abstract]

Financing Receivable Credit Quality Indicators

The following is a summary of the credit risk profile of real estate loans (including deferred costs) by internally assigned grade as of the dates indicated:

	Balance at September 30, 2013
Grade	One- to Four-Family Residential and Cooperative Unit		Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use		Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate		Commercial Real Estate		Construction		Total
Not Graded(1)	$	11,946	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	11,946
Pass		57,397		2,845,551		323,687		361,417		-		3,588,052
Special Mention		6,944		15,011		5,942		5,010		-		32,907
Substandard		2,217		4,262		6,021		21,235		299		34,034
Total real estate loans	$	78,504	$	2,864,824	$	335,650	$	387,662	$	299	$	3,666,939

⁽¹⁾ Amount comprised of fully performing one- to four-family residential and cooperative unit loans with balances equal to or less than the FNMA Limits.

	Balance at December 31, 2012
Grade	One- to Four-Family Residential and Cooperative Unit		Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use		Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate		Commercial Real Estate		Construction		Total
Not Graded(1)	$	16,141	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	16,141
Pass		66,415		2,665,410		326,053		363,299		-		3,421,177
Special Mention		6,333		7,711		5,547		2,639		-		22,230
Substandard		2,987		3,248		8,533		28,593		476		43,837
Total real estate loans	$	91,876	$	2,676,369	$	340,133	$	394,531	$	476	$	3,503,385

⁽¹⁾ Amount comprised of fully performing one- to four-family residential and cooperative unit loans with balances equal to or less than the FNMA Limits.

For consumer loans, the Company evaluates credit quality based on payment activity.  Consumer loans that are 90 days or more past due are placed on non-accrual status, while all remaining consumer loans are classified and evaluated as performing.

The following is a summary of the credit risk profile of consumer loans by internally assigned grade:

Grade	Balance at September 30, 2013		Balance at December 31, 2012
Performing	$	2,107	$	2,415
Non-accrual		2		8
Total	$	2,109	$	2,423

Past Due Financing Receivables

The following is a breakdown of the past due status of the Company's investment in loans (excluding accrued interest and loans held for sale) as of the dates indicated:

At September 30, 2013
	30 to 59 Days Past Due		60 to 89 Days Past Due		Loans 90 Days or More Past Due and Still Accruing Interest		Non-accrual (1)		Total Past Due		Current		Total Loans
Real Estate:
One- to four-family residential and cooperative unit	$	300	$	155	$	-	$	1,136	$	1,591	$	76,913	$	78,504
Multifamily residential and residential mixed use		2,152		-		1,398		1,993		5,543		2,859,281		2,864,824
Mixed use commercial real estate		-		-		-		-		-		335,650		335,650
Commercial real estate		1,154		-		-		5,707		6,861		380,801		387,662
Construction		-		-		-		-		-		299		299
Total real estate	$	3,606	$	155	$	1,398	$	8,836	$	13,995	$	3,652,944	$	3,666,939
Consumer	$	1	$	1	$	-	$	2	$	4	$	2,105	$	2,109

⁽¹⁾ Includes all loans on non-accrual status regardless of the number of days such loans were delinquent as of September 30, 2013.

At December 31, 2012
	30 to 59 Days Past Due		60 to 89 Days Past Due		Loans 90 Days or More Past Due and Still Accruing Interest		Non-accrual (1)		Total Past Due		Current		Total Loans
Real Estate:
One- to four-family residential and cooperative unit	$	336	$	155	$	-	$	938	$	1,429	$	90,447	$	91,876
Multifamily residential and residential mixed use		6,451		-		190		507		7,148		2,669,221		2,676,369
Mixed use commercial real estate		-		-		-		1,170		1,170		338,963		340,133
Commercial real estate		207		-		-		6,265		6,472		388,059		394,531
Construction		-		-		-		-		-		476		476
Total real estate	$	6,994	$	155	$	190	$	8,880	$	16,219	$	3,487,166	$	3,503,385
Consumer	$	2	$	5	$	-	$	8	$	15	$	2,408	$	2,423

⁽¹⁾ Includes all loans on non-accrual status regardless of the number of days such loans were delinquent as of December 31, 2012.

Troubled Debt Restructurings on Financing Receivables

The following table summarizes outstanding TDRs by underlying collateral type as of the dates indicated:

	As of September 30, 2013				As of December 31, 2012
	No. of Loans		Balance		No. of Loans		Balance
One- to four-family residential and cooperative unit		3	$	938		3	$	948
Multifamily residential and residential mixed use		5		1,899		5		1,953
Mixed use commercial real estate		1		711		1		729
Commercial real estate		9		35,277		13		47,493
Total real estate		18	$	38,825		22	$	51,123

The following table summarizes outstanding TDRs by accrual status as of the dates indicated:

	As of September 30, 2013					As of December 31, 2012
	No. of Loans		Balance			No. of Loans		Balance
Outstanding principal balance at period end		18		$	38,825		22		$	51,123
TDRs on accrual status at period end		16			33,118		20			44,858
TDRs on non-accrual status at period end		2			5,707		2			6,265

There were no loan modifications during the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 that met the definition of a TDR.  The following table summarizes activity related to TDRs for the periods indicated:

	For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013						For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
	Number of Loans		Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment		Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment		Number of Loans		Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment			Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
Loan modifications during the period that met the definition of a TDR:
Multifamily residential and residential mixed use		-		-		-		1		$	459		$	459
Commercial real estate		-		-		-		2			4,430			4,430
TOTAL		-		-		-		3		$	4,889		$	4,889

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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $) In Thousands	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, net of tax [Member]	ESOP [Member]	Unearned Restricted Stock Award Common Stock [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Common Stock Held by BMP [Member]
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011		$ 516	$ 231,521	$ 358,079	$ (9,709)	$ (3,239)	$ (3,037)	$ (204,442)	$ (8,655)
Stock options exercised		3	4,083
Forfeited restricted stock award shares returned to treasury stock			(3)				32	(29)
Tax benefit of stock plans			349
Amortization of excess fair value over cost - ESOP stock and stock options expense			1,025
Release from treasury stock for benefit plan awards			217				(1,959)	1,887	(145)
Net income	33,573			33,573
Cash dividends declared and paid				(14,386)
Reduction in non credit component of OTTI charge, net of taxes	161
Other comprehensive income recognized during the period, net of tax	(313)				313
Amortization of earned portion of ESOP stock						174
Amortization of earned portion of restricted stock awards							1,370
Balance at Sep. 30, 2012	387,538	519	237,192	377,266	(9,396)	(3,065)	(3,594)	(202,584)	(8,800)
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	391,574	520	239,041	379,166	(9,640)	(3,007)	(3,122)	(202,584)	(8,800)
Stock options exercised		6	8,972
Forfeited restricted stock award shares returned to treasury stock			0				0	0
Tax benefit of stock plans			704
Amortization of excess fair value over cost - ESOP stock and stock options expense			874
Release from treasury stock for benefit plan awards			514				(2,082)	2,034	(213)
Net income	33,240			33,240
Cash dividends declared and paid				(14,742)
Reduction in non credit component of OTTI charge, net of taxes	12
Other comprehensive income recognized during the period, net of tax	(180)				180
Amortization of earned portion of ESOP stock						173
Amortization of earned portion of restricted stock awards							1,511
Balance at Sep. 30, 2013	$ 422,745	$ 526	$ 250,105	$ 397,664	$ (9,460)	$ (2,834)	$ (3,693)	$ (200,550)	$ (9,013)

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NATURE OF OPERATIONS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

NATURE OF OPERATIONS [Abstract]

NATURE OF OPERATIONS

1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS

The Holding Company is a Delaware corporation and parent company of the Bank, a New York State chartered stock savings bank.  The Holding Company's direct subsidiaries are the Bank, Dime Community Capital Trust 1 and 842 Manhattan Avenue Corp.  The Bank's direct subsidiaries are Boulevard Funding Corp., Dime Insurance Agency Inc. (f/k/a Havemeyer Investments, Inc.), DSBW Preferred Funding Corporation, DSBW Residential Preferred Funding Corp., Dime Reinvestment Corp. and 195 Havemeyer Corp.

The Bank maintains its headquarters in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, New York and operates twenty-six full service retail banking offices located in the New York City ("NYC") boroughs of Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx, and in Nassau County, New York.  The Bank's principal business is gathering deposits from customers within its market area and via the internet, and investing them primarily in multifamily residential, commercial real estate and mixed used loans, as well as mortgage-backed securities ("MBS"), obligations of the U.S. Government and Government Sponsored Enterprises ("GSEs"), and corporate debt and equity securities.  All of the Bank's lending occurs in the greater NYC metropolitan area.

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TREASURY STOCK

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

TREASURY STOCK [Abstract]

TREASURY STOCK

4. TREASURY STOCK

The Holding Company did not repurchase any of its common stock into treasury during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 or 2012.

On April 30, 2013, 145,925 shares of the Holding Company's common stock were released from treasury in order to fulfill benefit obligations under the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan and 15,049 shares of treasury stock were released in order to fulfill benefit obligations under the BMP.  The closing price of the Holding Company's common stock on that date was $ 14.27, and the shares were released utilizing the average historical cost method.

On April 30, 2012, 141,289 shares of the Holding Company's common stock were released from treasury in order to fulfill benefit obligations under the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan.  The closing price of the Holding Company's common stock on that date was $13.86, and the shares were released utilizing the average historical cost method.  On May 1, 2012, 10,729 shares of treasury stock were released in order to fulfill benefit obligations under the BMP.  The closing price of the Holding Company's common stock on that date was $13.55, and the shares were released utilizing the average historical cost method.

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SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]

SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES

2. SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the Company's financial condition as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the results of operations and statements of comprehensive income for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013, and the changes in stockholders' equity and cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.  The results of operations for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the remainder of the year ending December 31, 2013.  Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") have been omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC').

The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Please see "Part I - Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Critical Accounting Policies" for a discussion of areas in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements utilizing significant estimates.

These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2012 and notes thereto.

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INVESTMENT AND MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Investment Securities Held To Maturity [Abstract]
Book Value	$ 5,622		$ 5,927
Fair value	6,138		6,267
Investment Securities Available For Sale [Abstract]
Fair Value	15,117
Pooled Trust Preferred Held To Maturity Securities TRUPS [Member]
Investment Securities Held To Maturity [Abstract]
Purchase Amortized / Historical Cost	16,316		16,774
Recorded Amortized/Historical Cost	7,369	[1]	7,829	[1]
Non-Credit OTTI	(609)		(634)
Unrealized Gains	0		0
Unrealized Losses	(1,138)	[2]	(1,268)	[2]
Book Value	5,622		5,927
Other Unrealized Gains (Losses)	516		340
Fair value	6,138		6,267
Registered Mutual Funds Available For Sale [Member]
Investment Securities Available For Sale [Abstract]
Purchase Amortized / Historical Cost	2,797		2,904
Recorded Amortized/Historical Cost	2,691	[1]	2,556	[1]
Non-Credit OTTI	0		0
Unrealized Gains	670		449
Unrealized Losses	(10)		0
Book Value	3,351		3,005
Other Unrealized Losses	0		0
Fair Value	3,351		3,005
Agency Notes [Member]
Investment Securities Available For Sale [Abstract]
Purchase Amortized / Historical Cost	15,070		29,820
Recorded Amortized/Historical Cost	15,070	[1]	29,820	[1]
Non-Credit OTTI	0		0
Unrealized Gains	47		125
Unrealized Losses	0		0
Book Value	15,117		29,945
Other Unrealized Losses	0		0
Fair Value	15,117		29,945
Pass Through MBS Issued by GSEs [Member]
Investment Securities Available For Sale [Abstract]
Purchase Amortized / Historical Cost	30,727		43,142
Recorded Amortized/Historical Cost	30,727	[1]	43,142	[1]
Non-Credit OTTI	0		0
Unrealized Gains	1,588		1,561
Unrealized Losses	(10)		(25)
Book Value	32,305		44,678
Other Unrealized Losses	0		0
Fair Value	32,305		44,678
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations Issued By GSEs [Member]
Investment Securities Available For Sale [Abstract]
Purchase Amortized / Historical Cost	531		2,436
Recorded Amortized/Historical Cost	531	[1]	2,436	[1]
Non-Credit OTTI	0		0
Unrealized Gains	4		26
Unrealized Losses	0		0
Book Value	535		2,462
Other Unrealized Losses	0		0
Fair Value	535		2,462
Private Issuer Pass Through MBS [Member]
Investment Securities Available For Sale [Abstract]
Purchase Amortized / Historical Cost	709		962
Recorded Amortized/Historical Cost	709	[1]	962	[1]
Non-Credit OTTI	0		0
Unrealized Gains	19		0
Unrealized Losses	0		(7)
Book Value	728		955
Other Unrealized Losses	0		0
Fair Value	728		955
Private Issuer CMOs [Member]
Investment Securities Available For Sale [Abstract]
Purchase Amortized / Historical Cost	647		908
Recorded Amortized/Historical Cost	647	[1]	908	[1]
Non-Credit OTTI	0		0
Unrealized Gains	11		18
Unrealized Losses	0		0
Book Value	658		926
Other Unrealized Losses	0		0
Fair Value	$ 658		$ 926

[1] Amount represents the purchase amortized / historical cost less any credit-related OTTI charges recognized through earnings.

[2] Amount represents the unamortized portion of the unrealized loss that was recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss on September 1, 2008 (the day on which these securities were transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity).

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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS [Abstract]

Schedule of Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis

The following tables present the assets that are reported on the consolidated statements of financial condition at fair value as of the date indicated by level within the fair value hierarchy.  Financial assets are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis at September 30, 2013
			Fair Value Measurements Using
Description	Total		Level 1 Inputs		Level 2 Inputs		Level 3 Inputs
Trading securities (Registered Mutual Funds):
Domestic Equity Mutual Funds	$	1,217	$	1,217	$	-	$	-
International Equity Mutual Funds		156		156		-		-
Fixed Income Mutual Funds		3,889		3,889		-		-
Investment securities available-for-sale:
Agency notes		15,117		-		15,117		-
Registered Mutual Funds:
Domestic Equity Mutual Funds		1,836		1,836		-		-
International Equity Mutual Funds		397		397		-		-
Fixed Income Mutual Funds		1,118		1,118		-		-
Pass-through MBS issued by GSEs		32,305		-		32,305		-
CMOs  issued by GSEs		535		-		535		-
Private issuer pass through MBS		728		-		728		-
Private issuer CMOs		658		-		658		-

Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis at December 31, 2012
			Fair Value Measurements Using
Description	Total		Level 1 Inputs		Level2 Inputs		Level3 Inputs
Trading securities (Registered Mutual Funds):
Domestic Equity Mutual Funds	$	930	$	930	$	-	$	-
International Equity Mutual Funds		129		129		-		-
Fixed Income Mutual Funds		3,815		3,815		-		-
Investment securities available-for-sale:
Agency notes		29,945		-		29,945		-
Registered Mutual Funds:
Domestic Equity Mutual Funds		1,502		1,502		-		-
International Equity Mutual Funds		358		358		-		-
Fixed Income Mutual Funds		1,145		1,145		-		-
Pass-through MBS issued by GSEs		44,678		-		44,678		-
CMOs  issued by GSEs		2,462		-		2,462		-
Private issuer pass through MBS		955		-		955		-
Private issuer CMOs		926		-		926		-

Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring

The agency notes owned by the Company possessed the highest possible credit rating published by at least one established credit rating agency as of both September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.  Obtaining market values as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 for these securities utilizing significant observable inputs was not difficult due to their continued marketplace demand.  The pass-through MBS and CMOs issued by GSEs all possessed the highest possible credit rating published by at least one established credit rating agency as of both September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.  Obtaining market values as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 for these securities utilizing significant observable inputs was not difficult due to their considerable demand.

Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis at September 30, 2013
				Fair Value Measurements Using
Description	Total			Level 1 Inputs		Level 2 Inputs		Level 3 Inputs
Impaired loans:
One- to Four Family Residential and Cooperative Unit		$	477		-		-		$	477
Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use Real Estate			325		-		-			325
Commercial Real Estate			5,707		-		-			5,707

Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis at December 31, 2012
				Fair Value Measurements Using
Description	Total			Level 1 Inputs		Level 2 Inputs		Level 3 Inputs
Impaired loans:
Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use Real Estate		$	450		-		-		$	450
Commercial Real Estate			6,472		-		-			6,472

Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information

The following table presents quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements for impaired loans measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at September 30, 2013:

Fair Value Derived		Valuation Technique Utilized	Significant Unobservable Input(s)	Range of Values			Weighted Average Value
$	207	Income approach only	Capitalization rate		N/A	*		7.5	%
			Reduction for planned expedited disposal		N/A	*		10.0	%
	802	Blended income and sales comparison approaches	Reduction to the sales comparison value to reconcile differences between comparable sales		0.0 %-15.0	%		5.0	%
			Capitalization rate (income approach component)		7.8 %-8.5	%		8.3	%
			Reduction for planned expedited disposal		20.0 %-30.0	%		26.0	%
	5,500	Previously negotiated note sales	Discount to unpaid principal balance from likely realizable value of a note sale negotiated on terms deemed acceptable		N/A	*		17.0	%

*Only one loan in this population.

The following table presents quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements for impaired loans measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at December 31, 2012:

Fair Value Derived		Valuation Technique Utilized	Significant Unobservable Input(s)	Range of Values			Weighted Average Value
$	207	Income approach only	Capitalization rate		N/A	*		7.5	%
			Reduction for planned expedited disposal		N/A	*		10.0	%
	1,215	Blended income and sales comparison approaches	Reduction to the sales comparison value to reconcile differences between comparable sales		0.0 %-6.0	%		3.8	%
			Capitalization rate (income approach component)		7.3 %-7.5	%		7.4	%
			Reduction for planned expedited disposal		10.0 %-25.0	%		15.6	%
	5,500	Previously negotiated note sales	Discount to unpaid principal balance from likely realizable value of a note sale negotiated on terms deemed acceptable		N/A	*		17.0	%

*Only one loan in this population.

Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments (other than those measured at fair value on either a recurring or non-recurring basis) at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were as follows:

			Fair Value at September 30, 2013 Using
At September 30, 2013	Carrying Amount		Level 1 Inputs			Level 2 Inputs			Level 3 Inputs			Total
Assets:
Cash and due from banks	$	65,713	$	65,713		$	-		$	-		$	65,713
Investment securities held to maturity (TRUPS)		5,622		-			-			6,138			6,138
Loan, net		3,641,999		-			-			3,673,735			3,673,735
Accrued interest receivable		11,908		2			194			11,712			11,908
Mortgage Servicing Rights ("MSR")		705		-			1,076			-			1,076
FHLBNY capital stock		41,863		N/	A		N/	A		N/	A		N/	A
Liabilities:
Savings, money market and checking accounts	$	1,756,570	$	1,756,570		$	-		$	-		$	1,756,570
Certificates of Deposit  ("CDs")		852,594		-			864,333			-			864,333
Escrow and other deposits		98,160		98,160			-			-			98,160
FHLBNY Advances		772,500		-			802,251			-			802,251
Trust Preferred securities payable		70,680		-			70,680			-			70,680
Accrued interest payable		2,923		-			2,923			-			2,923

			Fair Value at December 31, 2012 Using
At December 31, 2012	Carrying Amount		Level 1 Inputs			Level 2 Inputs			Level 3 Inputs			Total
Assets:
Cash and due from banks	$	79,076	$	79,076		$	-		$	-		$	79,076
Investment securities held to maturity (TRUPS)		5,927		-			-			6,267			6,267
Loans, net		3,478,336		-			-			3,602,583			3,602,583
Loans held for sale		560		-			560			-			560
Accrued interest receivable		13,518		-			359			13,159			13,518
MSR		1,115		-			1,511			-			1,511
FHLBNY capital stock		45,011		N/	A		N/	A		N/	A		N/	A
Liabilities:
Savings, money market and checking accounts	$	1,587,454	$	1,587,454		$	-		$	-		$	1,587,454
CDs		891,975		-			907,657			-			907,657
Escrow and other deposits		82,753		82,753			-			-			82,753
FHLBNY Advances		842,500		-			885,774			-			885,774
Trust Preferred securities payable		70,680		-			70,680			-			70,680
Accrued interest payable		2,827		-			2,827			-			2,827

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TREASURY STOCK (Details) (USD $)	Apr. 30, 2013	May 01, 2012	Apr. 30, 2012
TREASURY STOCK [Abstract]
Treasury stock issued attributable to restricted stock award grant (in shares)	145,925		141,289
Closing price of company stock (in dollars per share)	$ 14.27	$ 13.55	$ 13.86
Issuance of Treasury Stock for BMP award	15,049	10,729

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LOANS RECEIVABLE AND CREDIT QUALITY, Credit Quality Indicators (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Not Individually Assigned Credit Rating	$ 11,946	[1]	$ 16,141	[1]
Financing Receivable, Net	3,666,939		3,503,385
One-to four Family Residential and Cooperative Unit [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Not Individually Assigned Credit Rating	11,946	[1]	16,141	[1]
Financing Receivable, Net	78,504		91,876
Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Not Individually Assigned Credit Rating	0	[1]	0	[1]
Financing Receivable, Net	2,864,824		2,676,369
Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Not Individually Assigned Credit Rating	0	[1]	0	[1]
Financing Receivable, Net	335,650		340,133
Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Not Individually Assigned Credit Rating	0	[1]	0	[1]
Financing Receivable, Net	387,662		394,531
Construction Loan Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Not Individually Assigned Credit Rating	0	[1]	0	[1]
Financing Receivable, Net	299		476
Consumer Loan [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Not Individually Assigned Credit Rating	2,109		2,423
Special Mention [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Individually Assigned Credit Rating	32,907		22,230
Special Mention [Member] | One-to four Family Residential and Cooperative Unit [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Individually Assigned Credit Rating	6,944		6,333
Special Mention [Member] | Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Individually Assigned Credit Rating	15,011		7,711
Special Mention [Member] | Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Individually Assigned Credit Rating	5,942		5,547
Special Mention [Member] | Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Individually Assigned Credit Rating	5,010		2,639
Special Mention [Member] | Construction Loan Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Individually Assigned Credit Rating	0		0
Substandard [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Individually Assigned Credit Rating	34,034		43,837
Substandard [Member] | One-to four Family Residential and Cooperative Unit [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Individually Assigned Credit Rating	2,217		2,987
Substandard [Member] | Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Individually Assigned Credit Rating	4,262		3,248
Substandard [Member] | Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Individually Assigned Credit Rating	6,021		8,533
Substandard [Member] | Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Individually Assigned Credit Rating	21,235		28,593
Substandard [Member] | Construction Loan Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Individually Assigned Credit Rating	299		476
Pass [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Not Individually Assigned Credit Rating	3,588,052		3,421,177
Pass [Member] | One-to four Family Residential and Cooperative Unit [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Not Individually Assigned Credit Rating	57,397		66,415
Pass [Member] | Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Not Individually Assigned Credit Rating	2,845,551		2,665,410
Pass [Member] | Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Not Individually Assigned Credit Rating	323,687		326,053
Pass [Member] | Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Not Individually Assigned Credit Rating	361,417		363,299
Pass [Member] | Construction Loan Receivable [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Not Individually Assigned Credit Rating	0		0
Pass [Member] | Consumer Loan [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Not Individually Assigned Credit Rating	2,107		2,415
Non Accrual Financing Receivable [Member] | Consumer Loan [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Not Individually Assigned Credit Rating	$ 2		$ 8

[1] Amount comprised of fully performing one- to four-family residential and cooperative unit loans with balances equal to or less than the FNMA Limits.

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NET MORTGAGE BANKING INCOME (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012
NET MORTGAGE BANKING INCOME [Abstract]
Gain (loss) on the sale of loans originated for sale	$ 2		$ 20		$ 13		$ 26
Credit (Provision) to First Loss Position	50	[1]	140	[1]	245	[1]	1,107	[1]
Mortgage banking fees	24		99		92		342
Net mortgage banking income	$ 76		$ 259		$ 350		$ 1,475

[1] Amount recognized as a component of mortgage banking income during the period.

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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, Valuation Techniques (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value Asset Valuation Approach Broker Quotation Weighting (in hundredths)	10.00%
Fair Value Asset Valuation Approach Internal Cash Flow Valuation Model Weighting (in hundredths)	45.00%
Fair Value Asset Valuation Approach Independent Cash Flow Valuation Model Weighting (in hundredths)	45.00%
Purchase discount rate on Trust Preferred valuation minimum value	1.60%
Purchase discount maximum value	2.40%
The weighted average value of the purchase discount rate used in the internal model cash flow valuation of Trust Preferred securities	2.20%
Current Discount Rate Trust Preferred Valuation Minumum Value	4.70%
Current discount rate trust preferred valuation maximum value	6.90%
Current discount trust preferred valuation weighted average rate- Pooled Trust Preferred Held To Maturity Securities [Member]	5.40%
Utilized default rates trust preferred valuation minimum value	0.00%
Utilized default rates trust preferred valuation maximum value	4.00%
Utilized default rates trust preferred valuation weighted average value	1.00%
Fair Value Inputs Standard Default Percentage Over Three Years	1.20%
Estimated Annual Recovery Rate	10.00%
Outstanding Principal Balance Of Impaired Loans Measured At Fair Value	$ 7,893	$ 6,922
Impaired Loans Measured at Fair Value Allowance balance	$ 0	$ 0

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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
ASSETS
Investment securities held to maturity (TRUPS)	$ 6,138	$ 6,267
Stockholders' Equity
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	9,000,000	9,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	125,000,000	125,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	52,692,461	52,021,149
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	36,548,503	35,714,269
Treasury stock (in shares)	16,143,958	16,306,880

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ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK BASED COMPENSATION [Abstract]

ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

7. ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

During the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the Holding Company and Bank maintained the Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. 2001 Stock Option Plan for Outside Directors, Officers and Employees and the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (collectively the "Stock Plans"), which are discussed more fully in Note 15 to the Company's audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012, and which are subject to the accounting requirements of ASC 505-50 and ASC 718.

Stock Option Awards

Combined activity related to stock options granted under the Stock Plans during the periods presented was as follows:

	At or for the Three Months Ended September 30,						At or for the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Options outstanding – beginning of period		2,273,733			2,830,302			2,456,137			2,893,760
Options granted		-			-			-			24,440
Options exercised		(493,690	)		(253,182	)		(671,312	)		(339,693	)
Options forfeited		-			(5,625	)		(4,782	)		(7,012	)
Options outstanding – end of period		1,780,043			2,571,495			1,780,043			2,571,495
Intrinsic value of options exercised	$	1,872		$	377		$	2,089		$	779
Compensation expense recognized		36			73			158			236
Remaining unrecognized compensation expense		177			408			177			408
Intrinsic value of outstanding options at period end		2,447			1,528			2,447			1,528
Intrinsic value of vested options at period end		2,347			1,293			2,347			1,293
Weighted average exercise price of vested options – end of period		16.53			15.65			16.53			15.65

There were no grants of stock options during the three-month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, or the nine months ended September 30, 2013.  The  weighted average fair value per option at the date of grant for stock options granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was estimated as follows:

Total options granted		24,440
Estimated fair value on date of grant	$	4.09
Pricing methodology utilized	Black- Scholes
Expected life (in years)		6.53
Interest rate		1.21	%
Volatility		45.17
Dividend yield		4.04

Restricted Stock Awards

The Company, from time to time, issues restricted stock awards to outside directors and certain officers under the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan.  Typically, awards to outside directors fully vest on the first anniversary of the grant date, while awards to officers vest in equal annual installments over a four-year period.

The following is a summary of activity related to the restricted stock awards granted under the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan during the periods indicated:

	At or for the Three Months Ended September 30,				At or for the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013		2012		2013			2012
Unvested allocated shares – beginning of period		318,314		328,003		328,003			324,454
Shares granted		-		-		145,925			141,289
Shares vested		-		-		(155,614	)		(135,369	)
Shares forfeited		-		-		-			(2,371	)
Unvested allocated shares – end of period		318,314		328,003		318,314			328,003
Compensation recorded to expense	$	499	$	471	$	1,511		$	1,370

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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Amortization and reversal of net unrealized loss on securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity, taxes	$ 8	$ 11	$ 58	$ 75
Reduction in non-credit component of OTTI charge, taxes	4	6	13	133
Non-credit component of OTTI charge recognized during the period, tax	0	0	0	(3)
Reclassification adjustment for securities sold during the period, taxes	0	0	(50)	(20)
Net unrealized securities gains arising during the period, tax	74	(6)	125	(184)
Defined benefit plan adjustments, tax	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 256

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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
ASSETS:
Cash and due from banks	$ 65,713	$ 79,076
Total cash and cash equivalents	65,713	79,076
Investment securities held-to-maturity (estimated fair value of $6,138 and $6,267 at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively)(fully unencumbered)	5,622	5,927
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value:
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value (fully unencumbered):	18,468	32,950
Mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale, at fair value:
Mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale, at fair value:	34,226	49,021
Trading securities	5,262	4,874
Loans:
Real estate, net	3,666,939	3,503,385
Other loans	2,109	2,423
Less allowance for loan losses	(20,540)	(20,550)
Total loans, net	3,648,508	3,485,258
Loans held for sale	0	560
Premises and fixed assets, net	29,850	30,518
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY) capital stock	41,863	45,011
Goodwill	55,638	55,638
Other assets	110,175	116,566
Total Assets	4,015,325	3,905,399
Due to depositors:
Interest bearing deposits	2,438,914	2,320,285
Non-interest bearing deposits	170,250	159,144
Total deposits	2,609,164	2,479,429
Escrow and other deposits	98,160	82,753
FHLBNY advances	772,500	842,500
Trust Preferred securities payable	70,680	70,680
Other liabilities	42,076	38,463
Total liabilities	3,592,580	3,513,825
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock ($0.01 par, 9,000,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012)	0	0
Common stock ($0.01 par, 125,000,000 shares authorized, 52,692,461 shares and 52,021,149 shares issued at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, and 36,548,503 shares and 35,714,269 shares outstanding at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively)	526	520
Additional paid-in capital	250,105	239,041
Retained earnings	397,664	379,166
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of deferred taxes	(9,460)	(9,640)
Unallocated common stock of Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)	(2,834)	(3,007)
Unearned Restricted Stock Award common stock	(3,693)	(3,122)
Common stock held by Benefit Maintenance Plan (BMP)	(9,013)	(8,800)
Treasury stock, at cost (16,143,958 shares and 16,306,880 shares at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively)	(200,550)	(202,584)
Total Stockholders' Equity	422,745	391,574
Total Liabilities And Stockholders' Equity	$ 4,015,325	$ 3,905,399

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RETIREMENT AND POSTRETIREMENT PLANS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

RETIREMENT AND POSTRETIREMENT PLANS [Abstract]

Schedule of Net Benefit Costs

The Holding Company or the Bank maintains the Retirement Plan of The Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh (the "Employee Retirement Plan"), the Retirement Plan for Board Members of Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (the "Outside Director Retirement Plan"), the BMP, and the Postretirement Welfare Plan of The Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh ("Postretirement Plan").  Net expenses associated with these plans were comprised of the following components:

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2013							Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
	BMP, Employee and Outside Director Retirement Plans				Postretirement Plan			BMP, Employee and Outside Director Retirement Plans				Postretirement Plan
Service cost		$	-			$	15		$	-			$	39
Interest cost			290				57			306				90
Expected return on assets			(380	)			-			(363	)			-
Amortization of unrealized loss			587				12			541				75
Net periodic cost		$	497			$	84		$	484			$	204

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013							Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
	BMP, Employee and Outside Director Retirement Plans				Postretirement Plan			BMP, Employee and Outside Director Retirement Plans				Postretirement Plan
Service cost		$	-			$	45		$	-			$	117
Interest cost			868				170			918				270
Expected return on assets			(1,139	)			-			(1,089	)			-
Amortization of unrealized loss			1,762				36			1,623				225
Net periodic cost		$	1,491			$	251		$	1,452			$	612

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EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) [Abstract]

Schedule of Calculation of Numerator and Denominator in Earnings Per Share

The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of basic EPS and diluted EPS for the periods presented:

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Net income per the Consolidated Statements of Income	$	10,631		$	11,795		$	33,240		$	33,573
Less: Dividends paid and earnings allocated to participating securities		(44	)		(46	)		(135	)		(137	)
Income attributable to common stock	$	10,587		$	11,749		$	33,105		$	33,436
Weighted average common shares outstanding, including participating securities		35,664,100			34,736,804			35,371,184			34,539,530
Less: weighted average participating securities		(318,314	)		(328,003	)		(321,325	)		(327,099	)
Weighted average common shares outstanding		35,345,786			34,408,801			35,049,859			34,212,431
Basic EPS	$	0.30		$	0.34		$	0.95		$	0.98
Income attributable to common stock	$	10,587		$	11,749		$	33,105		$	33,436
Weighted average common shares outstanding		35,345,786			34,408,801			35,049,859			34,212,431
Weighted average common equivalent shares outstanding		181,717			89,016			107,788			75,348
Weighted average common and equivalent shares outstanding		35,527,503			34,497,817			35,157,647			34,287,779
Diluted EPS	$	0.30		$	0.34		$	0.95		$	0.98

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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading Securities Domestic Equity Mututal Fund Fair Value Disclosure	$ 1,217	$ 930
Trading Securities International Equity Mututal Fund Fair Value Disclosure	156	129
Trading Securities Fixed Income Mututal Fund Fair Value Disclosure	3,889	3,815
Available For Sale Agency Obligations Fair Value Disclosure	15,117	29,945
Available For Sale Securities Domestic Equity Mutual Fund Fair Value Disclosure	1,836	1,502
Available For Sale Securities International Equity Mutual Fund Fair Value Disclosure	397	358
Available For Sale Securities Fixed Income Mutual Fund Fair Value Disclosure	1,118	1,145
Pass through MBS Issued BY GSEs Measured At Fair Value on Recurring Basis	32,305	44,678
CMOs Issued By GSEs Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis	535	2,462
Private issuer Pass Through Mortgage Backed Securities Measured at Fair Value on A Recurring Basis	728	955
Private Issuer CMOs Measured at Fair Value on a Recurrign Basis	658	926
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading Securities Domestic Equity Mututal Fund Fair Value Disclosure	1,217	930
Trading Securities International Equity Mututal Fund Fair Value Disclosure	156	129
Trading Securities Fixed Income Mututal Fund Fair Value Disclosure	3,889	3,815
Available For Sale Agency Obligations Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Available For Sale Securities Domestic Equity Mutual Fund Fair Value Disclosure	1,836	1,502
Available For Sale Securities International Equity Mutual Fund Fair Value Disclosure	397	358
Available For Sale Securities Fixed Income Mutual Fund Fair Value Disclosure	1,118	1,145
Pass through MBS Issued BY GSEs Measured At Fair Value on Recurring Basis	0	0
CMOs Issued By GSEs Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis	0	0
Private issuer Pass Through Mortgage Backed Securities Measured at Fair Value on A Recurring Basis	0	0
Private Issuer CMOs Measured at Fair Value on a Recurrign Basis	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading Securities Domestic Equity Mututal Fund Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Trading Securities International Equity Mututal Fund Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Trading Securities Fixed Income Mututal Fund Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Available For Sale Agency Obligations Fair Value Disclosure	15,117	29,945
Available For Sale Securities Domestic Equity Mutual Fund Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Available For Sale Securities International Equity Mutual Fund Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Available For Sale Securities Fixed Income Mutual Fund Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Pass through MBS Issued BY GSEs Measured At Fair Value on Recurring Basis	32,305	44,678
CMOs Issued By GSEs Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis	535	2,462
Private issuer Pass Through Mortgage Backed Securities Measured at Fair Value on A Recurring Basis	728	955
Private Issuer CMOs Measured at Fair Value on a Recurrign Basis	658	926
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading Securities Domestic Equity Mututal Fund Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Trading Securities International Equity Mututal Fund Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Trading Securities Fixed Income Mututal Fund Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Available For Sale Agency Obligations Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Available For Sale Securities Domestic Equity Mutual Fund Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Available For Sale Securities International Equity Mutual Fund Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Available For Sale Securities Fixed Income Mutual Fund Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Pass through MBS Issued BY GSEs Measured At Fair Value on Recurring Basis	0	0
CMOs Issued By GSEs Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis	0	0
Private issuer Pass Through Mortgage Backed Securities Measured at Fair Value on A Recurring Basis	0	0
Private Issuer CMOs Measured at Fair Value on a Recurrign Basis	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impaired Loans Receivable One To Four Family Residential And Cooperative Unit Fair Value Disclosure	477
Impaired Loans Receivable Multifamily Residential And Residential Mixed Use Real Estate Fair Value Disclosure	325	450
Impaired Loans Receivable Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate Fair Value Disclosure	5,707	6,472
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impaired Loans Receivable One To Four Family Residential And Cooperative Unit Fair Value Disclosure	0
Impaired Loans Receivable Multifamily Residential And Residential Mixed Use Real Estate Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Impaired Loans Receivable Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impaired Loans Receivable One To Four Family Residential And Cooperative Unit Fair Value Disclosure	0
Impaired Loans Receivable Multifamily Residential And Residential Mixed Use Real Estate Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Impaired Loans Receivable Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impaired Loans Receivable One To Four Family Residential And Cooperative Unit Fair Value Disclosure	477
Impaired Loans Receivable Multifamily Residential And Residential Mixed Use Real Estate Fair Value Disclosure	325	450
Impaired Loans Receivable Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate Fair Value Disclosure	$ 5,707	$ 6,472

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LOANS RECEIVABLE AND CREDIT QUALITY, Troubled Debt Restructurings (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013 Loan	Sep. 30, 2012 Loan	Dec. 31, 2012 Loan
Troubled Debt Restructuring On Receivables [Abstract]
Financing Receivable, Modifications, Number of Contracts	18		22
Financing Receivable, Modifications, Recorded Investment	$ 38,825		$ 51,123
Financing Receivables Modification Accrual Status Number Of Contracts	16		20
Financing Receivable Modification Recorded Investment In Accrual Status	33,118		44,858
Financing Receivables Modification Non Accrual Status Number Of Contracts	2		2
Financing Receivable Modification Recorded Investment In Non Accrual Status	5,707		6,265
Financing Receivable Modifications Number Of Contracts In Period	0	3
Financing Receivable Modifications Pre Modification Recorded Investment In Period	0	4,889
Financing Receivable Modifications Post Modification Recorded Investment In Period	0	4,889
Financing Receivable, Modifications, Subsequent Default, Recorded Investment	0	0
Number of troubled debt restructured loans disposed of in period with charge offs recognized		2
Trouble debt Restructuring Allowance For Loan And Lease Losses Write Offs		154
Allocated Reserves Recognized For Trouble Debt Restructuring Receivables That Defaulted	490		520
Allocated allowance balance on troubled deebt restructured loan eliminated due to improvement in condition of loan		1,064
Number of troubled debt restructured loans for which allocated reserves were no longer deemed warranted		9
Delinquent Serviced Loans Subject To First Loss Position [Abstract]
Number Of Financing Receivables That Are Less Than90 Days Past Due But More Than30 Days Past Due That Have Been Sold And Remain Subject To Recourse Provision	1		1
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 30 To 89 Days Past Due	401		229
Number of financing receivables that are 90 days or more past due that have been sold and remain subject to a recourse provision.	0		1
Financing Receivable Sold To FNMA Recorded Investment Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due	0		474
One To Four Family Residential And Cooperative Unit Allowance [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring On Receivables [Abstract]
Financing Receivable, Modifications, Number of Contracts	3		3
Financing Receivable, Modifications, Recorded Investment	938		948
Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring On Receivables [Abstract]
Financing Receivable, Modifications, Number of Contracts	5		5
Financing Receivable, Modifications, Recorded Investment	1,899		1,953
Financing Receivable Modifications Number Of Contracts In Period	0	1
Financing Receivable Modifications Pre Modification Recorded Investment In Period	0	459
Financing Receivable Modifications Post Modification Recorded Investment In Period	0	459
Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring On Receivables [Abstract]
Financing Receivable, Modifications, Number of Contracts	1		1
Financing Receivable, Modifications, Recorded Investment	711		729
Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Troubled Debt Restructuring On Receivables [Abstract]
Financing Receivable, Modifications, Number of Contracts	9		13
Financing Receivable, Modifications, Recorded Investment	35,277		47,493
Financing Receivable Modifications Number Of Contracts In Period	0	2
Financing Receivable Modifications Pre Modification Recorded Investment In Period	0	4,430
Financing Receivable Modifications Post Modification Recorded Investment In Period	$ 0	$ 4,430

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EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) [Abstract]
Net income	$ 10,631	$ 11,795	$ 33,240	$ 33,573
Less: Dividends paid on earnings allocated to participating securities	(44)	(46)	(135)	(137)
Income attributable to common stock	10,587	11,749	33,105	33,436
Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding Including Participating Securities Basic (in shares)	35,664,100	34,736,804	35,371,184	34,539,530
Less: weighted average participating securities (in shares)	(318,314)	(328,003)	(321,325)	(327,099)
Weighted average shares outstanding utilized in the calculation of basic EPS (in shares)	35,345,786	34,408,801	35,049,859	34,212,431
Earnings Per Share, Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.30	$ 0.34	$ 0.95	$ 0.98
Income attributable to common stock	$ 10,587	$ 11,749	$ 33,105	$ 33,436
Weighted average common shares outstanding	35,345,786	34,408,801	35,049,859	34,212,431
Common stock equivalents resulting from the dilutive effect of "in-the-money" stock options	181,717	89,016	107,788	75,348
Weighted average shares outstanding utilized in the calculation of diluted EPS (in shares)	35,527,503	34,497,817	35,157,647	34,287,779
Earnings Per Share, Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.30	$ 0.34	$ 0.95	$ 0.98
Weighted average shares excluded from earnings per share calculation (in shares)	761,193	1,330,792	919,821	1,323,076

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ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Total options granted (in shares)	0	0	0	24,440
Estimated value on date of grant (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 4.09
Price methodology utilized		0		Black- Scholes
Expected life				6 years 6 months 11 days
Interest rate (in hundredths)	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	1.21%
Volatility (in hundredths)	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	45.17%
Dividend yield (in hundredths)	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	4.04%
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options outstanding - beginning of period (in shares)	2,273,733	2,830,302	2,456,137	2,893,760
Options granted (in shares)	0	0	0	24,440
Options exercised (in shares)	(493,690)	(253,182)	(671,312)	(339,693)
Options forfeited (in shares)	0	(5,625)	(4,782)	(7,012)
Options outstanding - end of period (in shares)	1,780,043	2,571,495	1,780,043	2,571,495
Intrinsic value of options exercised	$ 1,872	$ 377	$ 2,089	$ 779
Compensation expense recognized	36	73	158	236
Remaining unrecognized compensation expense	177	408	177	408
Intrinsic value of outstanding options at period end	2,447	1,528	2,447	1,528
Intrinsic value of vested options at period end	2,347	1,293	2,347	1,293
Weighted average exercise price of vested options - end of period	$ 16.53	$ 15.65	$ 16.53	$ 15.65
Restricted stock awards, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Compensation recorded to expense	36	73	158	236
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense recognized	499	471	1,511	1,370
Restricted stock awards, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Unvested allocated shares - beginning of period (in shares)	318,314	328,003	328,003	324,454
Shares granted (in shares)	0	0	145,925	141,289
Shares vested (in shares)	0	0	(155,614)	(135,369)
Shares forfeited (in shares)	0	0	0	(2,371)
Unvested allocated shares - end of period (in shares)	318,314	328,003	318,314	328,003
Compensation recorded to expense	$ 499	$ 471	$ 1,511	$ 1,370

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EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) [Abstract]

EARNINGS PER SHARE

6. EARNINGS PER SHARE ("EPS")

Basic EPS is computed by dividing income attributable to common stock by the weighted-average common shares outstanding during the reporting period.  Diluted EPS is computed using the same method as basic EPS, but reflects the potential dilution that would occur if "in the money" stock options were exercised and converted into common stock.  In determining the weighted average shares outstanding for basic and diluted EPS, treasury stock and unallocated ESOP shares are excluded.  Vested restricted stock award shares are included in the calculation of the weighted average shares outstanding for basic and diluted EPS.   Unvested restricted stock award shares are recognized as a special class of securities under ASC 260.

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The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of basic EPS and diluted EPS for the periods presented:

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Net income per the Consolidated Statements of Income	$	10,631		$	11,795		$	33,240		$	33,573
Less: Dividends paid and earnings allocated to participating securities		(44	)		(46	)		(135	)		(137	)
Income attributable to common stock	$	10,587		$	11,749		$	33,105		$	33,436
Weighted average common shares outstanding, including participating securities		35,664,100			34,736,804			35,371,184			34,539,530
Less: weighted average participating securities		(318,314	)		(328,003	)		(321,325	)		(327,099	)
Weighted average common shares outstanding		35,345,786			34,408,801			35,049,859			34,212,431
Basic EPS	$	0.30		$	0.34		$	0.95		$	0.98
Income attributable to common stock	$	10,587		$	11,749		$	33,105		$	33,436
Weighted average common shares outstanding		35,345,786			34,408,801			35,049,859			34,212,431
Weighted average common equivalent shares outstanding		181,717			89,016			107,788			75,348
Weighted average common and equivalent shares outstanding		35,527,503			34,497,817			35,157,647			34,287,779
Diluted EPS	$	0.30		$	0.34		$	0.95		$	0.98

Common equivalent shares resulting from the dilutive effect of "in-the-money" outstanding stock options are calculated based upon the excess of the average market value of the Holding Company's common stock over the exercise price of outstanding in-the-moneystock options during the period.

There were 761,193 and 1,330,792 weighted-average stock options outstanding for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, which were not considered in the calculation of diluted EPS since their exercise prices exceeded the average market price during the period.  There were 919,821 and 1,323,076 weighted-average stock options outstanding for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, which were not considered in the calculation of diluted EPS since their exercise prices exceeded the average market price during the period.

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NET MORTGAGE BANKING INCOME (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

NET MORTGAGE BANKING INCOME [Abstract]

Net Mortgage Banking Income

Net mortgage banking income presented in the consolidated statements of income was comprised of the following items:

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Gain on the sale of loans originated for sale	$	2	$	20	$	13	$	26
Credit to the liability for First Loss Position		50		140		245		1,107
Mortgage banking fees		24		99		92		342
Net mortgage banking income	$	76	$	259	$	350	$	1,475

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INVESTMENT AND MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES, Fiscal Year Maturity and Other Disclosures (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Amortized Cost Basis, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Due after one year through three years	$ 15,000		$ 15,000
Due after three years through five years	70		70
Amortized Cost, Total	15,070		15,070
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Due after one year through three years, fair value	15,047		15,047
Due after three years through five years, fair value	70		70
Fair Value	15,117		15,117
Other Than Temporary Impairment Credit And Non Credit Losses Recognized In Earnings And OCI [Roll Forward]
Proceeds from sale of investment securities available-for-sale			366	313
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Debt Investments			110	44
Credit Related Otti [Member]
Other Than Temporary Impairment Credit And Non Credit Losses Recognized In Earnings And OCI [Roll Forward]
Cumulative balance at the beginning of the period	8,947	8,945	8,945	8,974
OTTI recognized on securities with previous OTTI	0	0	0	181
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings, Reductions, Securities Sold	0	0	0	0
Amortization of previously recognized OTTI	0	0	2	(210)
Cumulative balance at end of the period	8,947	8,945	8,947	8,945
Non Credit Related Otti [Member]
Other Than Temporary Impairment Credit And Non Credit Losses Recognized In Earnings And OCI [Roll Forward]
Cumulative balance at the beginning of the period	617	655	634	930
OTTI recognized on securities with previous OTTI	0	0	0	6
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings, Reductions, Securities Sold	0	0	0	(181)
Amortization of previously recognized OTTI	(8)	(14)	(25)	(114)
Cumulative balance at end of the period	609	641	609	641
Total Credit and Non Credit Otti [Member]
Other Than Temporary Impairment Credit And Non Credit Losses Recognized In Earnings And OCI [Roll Forward]
Cumulative balance at the beginning of the period	9,564	9,600	9,579	9,904
OTTI recognized on securities with previous OTTI	0	0	0	187
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings, Reductions, Securities Sold	0	0	0	(181)
Amortization of previously recognized OTTI	(8)	(14)	(23)	(324)
Cumulative balance at end of the period	$ 9,556	$ 9,586	$ 9,556	$ 9,586
Pooled Trust Preferred Held To Maturity Securities [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale And Held For Maturity Securities [Line Items]
Securities Weighted Average Term To Maturity (in years)	21 years 2 months 12 days		21 years 2 months 12 days
Held To Maturity Securities With OTTI Number Of Securities	5		5
All Mortgage Backed Securities available for sale [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale And Held For Maturity Securities [Line Items]
Securities Weighted Average Term To Maturity (in years)	16 years 10 months 24 days		16 years 10 months 24 days
Weighted average duration of mortgage backed securities available for sale	1 year 3 months 18 days		1 year 3 months 18 days

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ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES AND RESERVE FOR FIRST LOSS POSITION ON MULTIFAMILY LOANS SOLD TO FNMA

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES AND RESERVE FOR FIRST LOSS POSITION ON MULTIFAMILY LOANS SOLD TO FNMA [Abstract]

ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES AND RESERVE FOR FIRST LOSS POSITION ON MULTIFAMILY LOANS SOLD TO FNMA

9. ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES AND LIABILITY FOR FIRST LOSS POSITION

The allowance for loan losses may consist of specific and general components.  The Bank's periodic evaluation of its allowance for loan losses (specific or general) is comprised of four primary components: (1) impaired loans;  (2) non-impaired substandard loans; (3) non-impaired special mention loans; and (4) pass graded loans.  Within these components, the Company has identified the following portfolio segments for purposes of assessing its allowance for loan losses (specific or general): (1) real estate loans; and (2) consumer loans.  Within these segments, the Bank analyzes the allowance for loan losses based upon the underlying collateral type (classes).  Consumer loans represent a nominal portion of the Company's loan portfolio, and were thus evaluated in aggregate as of both September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

Impaired Loan Component

All multifamily residential, mixed use, commercial real estate and construction loans that are deemed to meet the definition of impaired are individually evaluated for impairment.  In addition, all cooperative unit and one- to four-family residential real estate loans in excess of the FNMA Limits are individually evaluated for impairment.  Impairment is typically measured using the difference between the outstanding loan principal balance and either: (1) the likely realizable value of a note sale; (2) the fair value of the underlying collateral, net of likely disposal costs, if repayment is expected solely from liquidation of the collateral; or (3) the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan's pre-modification rate in the case of a TDR.  For impaired loans on non-accrual status, either of the initial two measurements is utilized.

All TDRs are considered impaired loans and are evaluated individually for measurable impairment, if any.  If a TDR is substantially performing in accordance with its restructured terms, management will look to either the present value of the expected cash flows from the debt service or the potential net liquidation proceeds of the underlying collateral property in measuring impairment (whichever is deemed most appropriate under the circumstances).  If a TDR has re-defaulted, the likely realizable net proceeds from either a note sale or the liquidation of the collateral is generally considered when measuring impairment.  While measured impairment is generally charged off immediately, impairment attributable to a reduction in the present value of expected cash flows of a performing TDR was reflected as an allocated reserve within the allowance for loan losses at both September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous real estate loans, such as cooperative unit and one-to four-family residential real estate loans with balances equal to or less than the FNMA Limits, are collectively evaluated for impairment, and accordingly, are not separately identified for impairment disclosures.

Non-Impaired Substandard Loan Component

At both September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the reserve allocated within the allowance for loan losses associated with non-impaired loans internally classified as Substandard  reflected expected loss percentages on the Bank's pool of such loans that were derived based upon an analysis of historical losses over a measurement timeframe.  The loss percentage resulting from this analysis was then applied to the aggregate pool of non-impaired Substandard loans at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.  Based upon this methodology, increases or decreases in the amount of either non-impaired Substandard loans or charge-offs associated with such loans, or a change in the measurement timeframe utilized to derive the expected loss percentage, would impact the level of reserves determined on non-impaired Substandard loans.  As a result, the allowance for loan losses associated with non-impaired Substandard loans is subject to volatility.

The portion of the allowance for loan losses attributable to non-impaired Substandard loans was $31 at September 30, 2013 and $795 at December 31, 2012.  The decline resulted primarily from a reduction of $5,568 in the balance of such loans from December 31, 2012 to September 30, 2013, as well as the application of a lower loss percentage on these loans at September 30, 2013 compared to December 31, 2012 under the methodology employed.

All non-impaired Substandard loans were deemed sufficiently well secured and performing to have remained on accrual status both prior and subsequent to their downgrade to the Substandard internal loan grade.

Non-Impaired Special Mention Loan Component

At both September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the reserve allocated within the allowance for loan losses associated with non-impaired loans internally classified as Special Mention reflected an expected loss percentage on the Bank's pool of such loans that was derived based upon an analysis of historical losses over a measurement timeframe.  The loss percentage resulting from this analysis was then applied to the aggregate pool of non-impaired Special Mention loans at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.  Based upon this methodology, increases or decreases in the amount of either non-impaired Special Mention loans or charge-offs associated with such loans, or a change in the measurement timeframe utilized to derive the expected loss percentage, would impact the level of reserves determined on non-impaired Special Mention loans.  As a result, the allowance for loan losses associated with non-impaired Special Mention loans is subject to volatility.

The portion of the allowance for loan losses attributable to non-impaired Special Mention loans increased from $145 at December 31, 2012 to $148 at September 30, 2013, due to an increase of $12,644 in the balance of such loans, that was offset by a reduction in the estimated loss percentage applied to such loans, from December 31, 2012 to September 30, 2013.

Pass Graded Loan Component

The Bank initially looks to the underlying collateral type when determining the allowance for loan losses associated with pass graded real estate loans.  The following underlying collateral types are analyzed separately: 1) one- to four family residential and cooperative unit; 2) multifamily residential and residential mixed use; 3) mixed use commercial real estate, 4) commercial real estate;

and 5) construction and land acquisition.  Within the analysis of each underlying collateral type, the following elements are additionally considered and provided weighting in determining the allowance for loan losses for pass graded real estate loans:

(i) Charge-off experience (including peer charge-off experience)

(ii) Economic conditions

(iii) Underwriting standards or experience

(iv) Loan concentrations

(v) Regulatory climate

(vi) Nature and volume of the portfolio

(vii) Changes in the quality and scope of the loan review function

The following is a brief synopsis of the manner in which each element is considered:

(i)   Charge-off experience - Loans within the pass graded loan portfolio are segmented by significant common characteristics, against which historical loss rates are applied.  The Bank also reviews and considers the charge-off experience of peer banks in its lending marketplace in order to determine whether there may be potential losses that have taken a longer period to flow through its allowance for loan losses.

(ii)  Economic conditions - At both September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Bank assigned a loss allocation to its entire pass graded real estate loan portfolio based, in part, upon a review of economic conditions affecting the local real estate market. Specifically, the Bank considered both the level of, and recent trends in: 1) the local and national unemployment rate, 2) residential and commercial vacancy rates, 3) real estate sales and pricing, and 4) delinquencies in the Bank's loan portfolio.

(iii)  Underwriting standards or experience - Underwriting standards are reviewed to ensure that changes in the Bank's lending policies and practices are adequately evaluated for risk and reflected in its analysis of potential credit losses.  Loss expectations associated with changes in the Bank's lending policies and practices, if any, are then incorporated into the methodology.

(iv)  Concentrations of credit - The Bank regularly reviews its loan concentrations (borrower, collateral type and location) in order to ensure that heightened risk has not evolved that has not been captured through other factors.  The risk component of loan concentrations is regularly evaluated for reserve adequacy.

                (v)   Regulatory climate – Consideration is given to public statements made by the federal banking regulatory agencies that have a potential impact on the Bank's loan portfolio and allowance for loan losses.

(vi)   Nature and volume of the portfolio – The Bank considers any significant changes in the overall nature and volume of its loan portfolio.

(vii)  Changes in the quality and scope of the loan review function – The Bank considers the potential impact upon its allowance for loan losses of any adverse change in the quality and scope of the loan review function.

Consumer Loans

Due to their small individual balances, the Bank does not evaluate individual consumer loans for impairment.  Loss percentages are applied to aggregate consumer loans based upon both their delinquency status and loan type.  These loss percentages are derived from a combination of the Company's historical loss experience and/or nationally published loss data on such loans.  Consumer loans in excess of 120 days delinquent are typically fully charged off against the allowance for loan losses.

The following table presents data regarding the allowance for loan losses and loans evaluated for impairment by class of loan within the real estate loan segment as well as for the aggregate consumer loan segment:

At or for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
	Real Estate Loans																		Consumer Loans
	One- to Four Family Residential and Cooperative Unit			Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use			Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate			Commercial Real Estate			Construction			Total Real Estate
Beginning balance	$	352		$	14,620		$	2,215		$	3,279		$	12		$	20,478		$	24
Provision (credit) for loan losses		(75	)		1,382			(443	)		(618	)		(11	)		235			5
Charge-offs		(11	)		(205	)		-			(1	)		-			(217	)		(6	)
Recoveries		8			13			-			-			-			21			-
Ending balance	$	274		$	15,810		$	1,772		$	2,660		$	1		$	20,517		$	23
Ending balance – loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	1,203		$	3,891		$	711		$	35,277		$	-		$	41,082		$	-
Ending balance – loans collectively evaluated for impairment		77,301			2,860,933			334,939			352,385			299			3,625,857			2,109
Allowance balance associated with loans individually evaluated for impairment		6			-			-			484			-			490			-
Allowance balance associated with loans collectively evaluated for impairment		268			15,810			1,772			2,176			1			20,027			23
Total Ending balance	$	274		$	15,810		$	1,772		$	2,660		$	1		$	20,517		$	23
At December 31, 2012
Ending balance – loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	1,291		$	2,460		$	1,900		$	47,493		$	-		$	53,144		$	-
Ending balance – loans collectively evaluated for impairment		90,585			2,673,909			338,233			347,038			476			3,450,241			2,423
Allowance balance associated with loans individually evaluated for impairment		7			-			-			513			-			520			-
Allowance balance associated with loans collectively evaluated for impairment		337			14,299			2,474			2,869			24			20,003			27
Total Ending balance	$	344		$	14,299		$	2,474		$	3,382		$	24		$	20,523		$	27

	At or for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
	Real Estate Loans																							Consumer Loans
	One- to FourFamily Residential and Cooperative Unit				Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use				Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate				Commercial Real Estate				Construction			Total Real Estate
Beginning balance		$	258			$	14,551			$	2,181			$	3,230			$	-		$	20,220			$	23
Provision (credit) for loan losses			557				(761	)			143				157				27			123				3
Charge-offs			(134	)			(242	)			(8	)			(14	)			-			(398	)			-
Recoveries			(1	)			686				-				36				-			723				-
Ending balance		$	682			$	14,234			$	2,316			$	3,409			$	27		$	20,668			$	26

At or for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
	Real Estate Loans																								Consumer Loans
	One- to Four Family Residential and Cooperative Unit				Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use				Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate				Commercial Real Estate				Construction				Total Real Estate
Beginning balance		$	344			$	14,299			$	2,474			$	3,382			$	24			$	20,523			$	27
Provision (credit) for loan losses			29				1,840				(716	)			(719	)			(23	)			411				14
Charge-offs			(110	)			(362	)			(15	)			(5	)			-				(492	)			(18	)
Recoveries			11				33				29				2				-				75				-
Ending balance		$	274			$	15,810			$	1,772			$	2,660			$	1			$	20,517			$	23

At or for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
	Real Estate Loans																		Consumer Loans
	One- to Four Family Residential and Cooperative Unit			Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use			Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate			Commercial Real Estate			Construction			Total Real Estate
Beginning balance	$	480		$	14,313		$	1,528		$	3,783		$	124		$	20,228		$	26
Provision (credit) for loan losses		959			1,477			1,442			64			(94	)		3,848			10
Charge-offs		(774	)		(2,381	)		(670	)		(500	)		(3	)		(4,328	)		(10	)
Recoveries		17			773			11			37			-			838			-
Transfer from the reserve for loan commitments		-			52			5			25			-			82			-
Ending balance	$	682		$	14,234		$	2,316		$	3,409		$	27		$	20,668		$	26

The following tables summarize impaired real estate loans as of or for the periods indicated (by collateral type within the real estate loan segment):

	At September 30, 2013
	Unpaid Principal Balance at Period End		Recorded Investment at Period End(1)		Reserve Balance Allocated within the Allowance for Loan Losses at Period End
One- to FourFamily Residential and Cooperative Unit
With no allocated reserve	$	1,070	$	991	$	-
With an allocated reserve		256		212		6
Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use
With no allocated reserve		4,040		3,891		-
With an allocated reserve		-		-		-
Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate
With no allocated reserve		711		711		-
With an allocated reserve		-		-		-
Commercial Real Estate
With no allocated reserve		21,269		20,156		-
With an allocated reserve		15,121		15,121		484
Construction
With no allocated reserve		-		-		-
With an allocated reserve		-		-		-
Total
With no allocated reserve	$	27,090	$	25,749	$	-
With an allocated reserve	$	15,377	$	15,333	$	490

(1) The recorded investment excludes accrued interest receivable and loan origination fees, net, due to immateriality.

	At December 31, 2012
	Unpaid Principal Balance at Period End		Recorded Investment at Period End(1)		Reserve Balance Allocated within the Allowance for Loan Losses at Period End
One- to Four Family Residential and Cooperative Unit
With no allocated reserve	$	1,079	$	1,079	$	-
With an allocated reserve		258		212		7
Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use
With no allocated reserve		2,767		2,460		-
With an allocated reserve		-		-		-
Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate
With no allocated reserve		1,900		1,900		-
With an allocated reserve		-		-		-
Commercial Real Estate
With no allocated reserve		33,416		32,217		-
With an allocated reserve		15,276		15,276		513
Construction
With no allocated reserve		-		-		-
With an allocated reserve		-		-		-
Total
With no allocated reserve	$	39,162	$	37,656	$	-
With an allocated reserve	$	15,534	$	15,488	$	520

(1) The recorded investment excludes accrued interest receivable and loan origination fees, net, due to immateriality.

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2013				Three Months Ended September 30, 2012				Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013				Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
	Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized		Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized		Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized		Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized
One- to Four Family Residential and Cooperative Unit
With no allocated reserve	$	993	$	11	$	$ 629	$	15	$	1,016	$	27	$	814	$	48
With an allocated reserve		212		5		212		5		212		14		511		14
Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use
With no allocated reserve		3,552		49		4,787		49		2,977		129		6,178		305
With an allocated reserve		-		-		-		-		-		-		525		-
Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate
With no allocated reserve		1,289		17		1,459		12		1,590		110		2,670		56
With an allocated reserve		-		-		-		-		-		-		240		-
Commercial Real Estate
With no allocated reserve		22,991		187		33,596		404		26,682		949		28,648		1,318
With an allocated reserve		15,155		275		15,284		189		15,199		671		21,290		567
Construction
With no allocated reserve		-		-		-		-		-		-		-		-
With an allocated reserve		-		-		-		-		-		-		-		-
Total
With no allocated reserve	$	28,825	$	264	$	$ 40,471	$	480	$	32,265	$	1,215	$	38,310	$	1,727
With an allocated reserve	$	15,367	$	280	$	$ 15,496	$	194	$	15,411	$	685	$	22,566	$	581

Reserve Liability for First Loss Position

At both September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Bank serviced a pool of loans that it sold to FNMA and was subject to the First Loss Position.  The Bank maintains a reserve liability in relation to the First Loss Position that reflects estimated losses on this loan pool at each period end.  For performing loans within the FNMA serviced pool, the reserve recognized is based upon the historical loss experience on this loan pool.  For problem loans within the pool, the estimated losses are determined in a manner consistent with impaired loans within the Bank's loan portfolio.

The following is a summary of the aggregate balance of multifamily loans serviced for FNMA, the period-end First Loss Position associated with these loans and activity in the related liability:

	At or for the Three Months Ended September 30,						At or for the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Outstanding balance of multifamily loans serviced for FNMA at period end	$	216,073		$	279,830		$	216,073		$	279,830
Total First Loss Position at end of period		15,428			16,356			15,428			16,356
Liability on the First Loss Position
Balance at beginning of period	$	$ 1,188		$	$ 1,684		$	$ 1,383		$	$ 2,993
Credit for losses on problem loans(1)		(50	)		(140	)		(245	)		(1,107	)
Charge-offs and other net reductions in balance		(38	)		-			(38	)		(342	)
Balance at period end	$	$ 1,100		$	$ 1,544		$	$ 1,100		$	$ 1,544

(1) Amount recognized as a component of mortgage banking income during the period.

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9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Text Block]

5. OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

The before and after tax amounts allocated to each component of other comprehensive income (loss) are presented in the table below.  Reclassification adjustments related to securities available for sale are included in the line entitled net gain on securities and other assets in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.

	Pre-tax Amount			Tax Expense (Benefit)			After tax Amount
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
Securities held-to maturity and transferred securities:
Change in non-credit component of OTTI	$	8		$	4		$	4
Change in unrealized loss on securities transferred to held to maturity		18			8			10
Total securities held-to-maturity and transferred securities		26			12			14
Securities available-for-sale:
Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net income		-			-			-
Change in net unrealized gain during the period		164			74			90
Total securities available-for-sale		164			74			90
Total other comprehensive income	$	190		$	86		$	104
Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
Securities held-to-maturity and transferred securities:
Change in non-credit component of OTTI	$	13		$	6		$	7
Change in unrealized loss on securities transferred to held to maturity		24			11			13
Total securities held-to-maturity and transferred securities		37			17			20
Securities available-for-sale:
Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net income		-			-			-
Change in net unrealized gain during the period		(13	)		(6	)		(7	)
Total securities available-for-sale		(13	)		(6	)		(7	)
Total other comprehensive income	$	24		$	11		$	13

	Pre-tax Amount			Tax Expense (Benefit)			After tax Amount
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
Securities held-to-maturity and transferred securities
Change in non-credit component of OTTI	$	25		$	13		$	12
Change in unrealized loss on securities transferred to held to maturity		130			58			72
Total securities held-to-maturity and transferred securities		155			71			84
Securities available-for-sale
Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net income	$	(110	)	$	(50	)	$	(60	)
Change in net unrealized gain during the period		281			125			156
Total securities available-for-sale		171			75			96
Defined benefit plans:
Change in the net actuarial gain or loss		-			-			-
Total defined benefit plans		-			-			-
Total other comprehensive income	$	326		$	146		$	180
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
Securities held-to-maturity and transferred securities:
Change in non-credit component of OTTI	$	288		$	130		$	158
Change in unrealized loss on securities transferred to held to maturity		166			75			91
Total securities held-to-maturity and transferred securities		454			205			249
Securities available-for-sale:
Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net income		(44	)		(20	)		(24	)
Change in net unrealized gain during the period		(408	)		(184	)		(224	)
Total securities available-for-sale		(452	)		(204	)		(248	)
Defined benefit plans:
Change in the net actuarial gain or loss		568			256			312
Total defined benefit plans		568			256			312
Total other comprehensive income	$	570		$	257		$	313

Activity in accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss), net of tax, was as follows:

	Securities Held-to-Maturity and Transferred Securities			Securities Available-for-Sale			Defined Benefit Plans			Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Gain (Loss)
Balance as of January 1, 2013	$	(1,043	)	$	1,178		$	(9,775	)	$	(9,640	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		84			156			-			240
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss		-			(60	)		-			(60	)
Net other comprehensive income during the period		84			96			-			180
Balance as of September 30, 2013	$	(959	)	$	1,274		$	(9,775	)	$	(9,460	)
Balance as of January 1, 2012	$	(1,316	)		3,078		$	(11,471	)	$	(9,709	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		249			(224	)		312			337
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss		-			(24	)		-			(24	)
Net other comprehensive income during the period		249			(248	)		312			313
Balance as of September 30, 2012	$	(1,067	)	$	2,830		$	(11,159	)	$	(9,396	)

6. EARNINGS PER SHARE ("EPS")

Basic EPS is computed by dividing income attributable to common stock by the weighted-average common shares outstanding during the reporting period.  Diluted EPS is computed using the same method as basic EPS, but reflects the potential dilution that would occur if "in the money" stock options were exercised and converted into common stock.  In determining the weighted average shares outstanding for basic and diluted EPS, treasury stock and unallocated ESOP shares are excluded.  Vested restricted stock award shares are included in the calculation of the weighted average shares outstanding for basic and diluted EPS.   Unvested restricted stock award shares are recognized as a special class of securities under ASC 260.

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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income per the Consolidated Statements of operations	$ 33,240	$ 33,573
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Net gain on sale of loans originated for sale	(13)	(26)
Net loss on the sale of other assets	21	0
Net gain on sale of investment securities available-for-sale	(110)	(44)
Net gain on trading securities	(187)	(136)
Net depreciation and amortization	2,064	2,080
ESOP compensation expense	889	963
Stock plan compensation (excluding ESOP)	1,669	1,606
Write down of OREO	180	0
Provision for loan losses	425	3,858
Credit to reduce the liability for loans sold with recourse	(245)	(1,107)
OTTI charge for investment securities recognized in earnings	0	181
Increase in cash surrender value of Bank Owned Life Insurance	(1,249)	(1,265)
Deferred income tax provision (credit)	(740)	47
Excess tax benefit of stock plans	(704)	(349)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Origination of loans held for sale	(1,621)	(5,080)
Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale	2,194	8,741
Decrease in other assets	8,935	2,666
Increase in other liabilities	3,859	5,906
Net cash provided by operating activities	48,607	51,614
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from principal repayments of investment securities held-to-maturity	514	904
Proceeds from calls and principal repayments of investment securities available-for-sale	14,750	200,320
Proceeds from sales of investment securities available-for-sale	366	313
Proceeds from sales of trading securities	131	171
Purchases of investment securities available-for-sale	(389)	(80,086)
Purchases of mortgage backed securities available-for-sale	0	(23,186)
Purchases of trading securities	(332)	(1,691)
Principal collected on mortgage backed securities available-for-sale	14,731	34,021
Purchases of loans	(40,264)	(24,483)
Proceeds from the sale of loans	4,387	30,906
Net (increase) decrease in loans	(128,563)	124,031
Proceeds from the sale of other real estate owned	564	0
Purchases of fixed assets, net	(1,348)	(2,739)
Redemption of FHLBNY capital stock	3,148	7,853
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(132,305)	266,334
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net increase in due to depositors	129,735	75,465
Net increase in escrow and other deposits	15,407	39,254
Repayment of Securities Sold Under Agreement to Repurchase (REPOs)	0	(40,000)
Repayment of FHLBNY advances	(130,000)	(172,275)
FHLBNY advances	60,000	0
Cash dividends paid	(14,742)	(14,386)
Exercise of stock options	8,978	4,086
Release of stock for benefit plan awards	253	0
Excess tax benefit of stock plans	704	349
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	70,335	(107,507)
(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS	(13,363)	210,441
CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	79,076	44,260
CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS, END OF PERIOD	65,713	254,701
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid for income taxes	23,683	22,531
Cash paid for interest	35,411	48,244
Loans Transferred to Held for Sale	0	1,000
Loans transferred to OREO	765	0
Amortization of unrealized loss on securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity	180	142
Net decrease in non-credit component of OTTI	(24)	(288)
Defined benefit plan adjustments, net of taxes of $256 during the nine months ended September 30, 2012	$ 0	$ 312

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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, Balance Sheet Groupings (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
ASSETS
Investment securities held to maturity (TRUPS)	$ 6,138	$ 6,267
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks	65,713	79,076
Investment securities held to maturity (TRUPS)	6,138	6,267
Loans, net	3,673,735	3,602,583
Loans held for sale		560
Accrued Interest Receivable	11,908	13,518
Mortgage servicing rights (MSR)	1,076	1,511
FHLBNY capital stock	0	0
Liabilities [Abstract]
Savings, money market and checking accounts	1,756,570	1,587,454
Certificates of Deposit (CDs)	864,333	907,657
Escrow and other deposits	98,160	82,753
FHLBNY advances	802,251	885,774
Trust preferred securities payable	70,680	70,680
Accrued Interest Payable	2,923	2,827
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks	65,713	79,076
Investment securities held to maturity (TRUPS)	0	0
Loans, net	0	0
Loans held for sale		0
Accrued Interest Receivable	2	0
Mortgage servicing rights (MSR)	0	0
FHLBNY capital stock	0	0
Liabilities [Abstract]
Savings, money market and checking accounts	1,756,570	1,587,454
Certificates of Deposit (CDs)	0	0
Escrow and other deposits	98,160	82,753
FHLBNY advances	0	0
Trust preferred securities payable	0	0
Accrued Interest Payable	0	0
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks	0	0
Investment securities held to maturity (TRUPS)	0	0
Loans, net	0	0
Loans held for sale		560
Accrued Interest Receivable	194	359
Mortgage servicing rights (MSR)	1,076	1,511
FHLBNY capital stock	0	0
Liabilities [Abstract]
Savings, money market and checking accounts	0	0
Certificates of Deposit (CDs)	864,333	907,657
Escrow and other deposits	0	0
FHLBNY advances	802,251	885,774
Trust preferred securities payable	70,680	70,680
Accrued Interest Payable	2,923	2,827
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks	0	0
Investment securities held to maturity (TRUPS)	6,138	6,267
Loans, net	3,673,735	3,602,583
Loans held for sale		0
Accrued Interest Receivable	11,712	13,159
Mortgage servicing rights (MSR)	0	0
FHLBNY capital stock	0	0
Liabilities [Abstract]
Savings, money market and checking accounts	0	0
Certificates of Deposit (CDs)	0	0
Escrow and other deposits	0	0
FHLBNY advances	0	0
Trust preferred securities payable	0	0
Accrued Interest Payable	0	0
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks	65,713	79,076
Investment securities held to maturity (TRUPS)	5,622	5,927
Loans, net	3,641,999	3,478,336
Loans held for sale		560
Accrued Interest Receivable	11,908	13,518
Mortgage servicing rights (MSR)	705	1,115
FHLBNY capital stock	41,863	45,011
Liabilities [Abstract]
Savings, money market and checking accounts	1,756,570	1,587,454
Certificates of Deposit (CDs)	852,594	891,975
Escrow and other deposits	98,160	82,753
FHLBNY advances	772,500	842,500
Trust preferred securities payable	70,680	70,680
Accrued Interest Payable	$ 2,923	$ 2,827

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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Change in unrealized loss on securities transferred to held to maturity, after tax	$ (10)	$ (13)	$ (72)	$ (91)
Net gain on securities and other assets	83	67	276	180
Tax expense (benefit)	7,215	8,280	22,450	23,356
Net income	10,631	11,795	33,240	33,573
Change in net unrealized gain during the period, tax	74	(6)	125	(184)
Change in net unrealized gain during the period, after tax	90	(7)	156	(224)
Total defined benefit plans, tax	0	0	0	256
Total defined benefit plans, after tax	0	0	0	(312)
Total other comprehensive income, before tax	190	24	326	570
Total other comprehensive income, tax	86	11	146	257
Net other comprehensive income during during the period	104	13	180	313
Securities Held-To-Maturity and Transferred Securities [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Change in non-credit component of OTTI, pre-tax	8	13	25	288
Change in non-credit component of OTTI, tax	4	6	13	130
Change in non-credit component of OTTI, after tax	4	7	12	158
Change in unrealized loss on securities transferred to held to maturity, pre-tax	18	24	130	166
Change in unrealized loss on securities transferred to held to maturity, tax	8	11	58	75
Change in unrealized loss on securities transferred to held to maturity, after tax	10	13	72	91
Total Securities held to maturity and transferred securities, before tax	26	37	155	454
Total securities held to maturity and transferred, tax	12	17	71	205
Total securities held to maturity and transferred securities, after tax	14	20	84	249
Securities Available-For-Sale [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Change in net unrealized gain during the period, pre-tax	164	(13)	281	(408)
Change in net unrealized gain during the period, tax	74	(6)	125	(184)
Change in net unrealized gain during the period, after tax	90	(7)	156	(224)
Total securities available-for-sale, pre-tax	164	(13)	171	(452)
Total securities available-for-sale, tax	74	(6)	75	(204)
Total securities available-for-sale, after tax	90	(7)	96	(248)
Securities Available-For-Sale [Member] | Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Net gain on securities and other assets	0	0	(110)	(44)
Tax expense (benefit)	0	0	(50)	(20)
Net income	0	0	(60)	(24)
Defined Benefit Plans [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Change in the net actuarial gain or loss, pre-tax			0	568
Change in the net actuarial gain or loss, tax			0	256
Change in the net actuarial gain or loss, after tax			0	312
Total defined benefit plans, pre-tax			0	568
Total defined benefit plans, tax			0	256
Total defined benefit plans, after tax			$ 0	$ 312

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RETIREMENT AND POSTRETIREMENT PLANS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

RETIREMENT AND POSTRETIREMENT PLANS [Abstract]

RETIREMENT AND POSTRETIREMENT PLANS

12. RETIREMENT AND POSTRETIREMENT PLANS

The Holding Company or the Bank maintains the Retirement Plan of The Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh (the "Employee Retirement Plan"), the Retirement Plan for Board Members of Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (the "Outside Director Retirement Plan"), the BMP, and the Postretirement Welfare Plan of The Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh ("Postretirement Plan").  Net expenses associated with these plans were comprised of the following components:

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2013							Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
	BMP, Employee and Outside Director Retirement Plans				Postretirement Plan			BMP, Employee and Outside Director Retirement Plans				Postretirement Plan
Service cost		$	-			$	15		$	-			$	39
Interest cost			290				57			306				90
Expected return on assets			(380	)			-			(363	)			-
Amortization of unrealized loss			587				12			541				75
Net periodic cost		$	497			$	84		$	484			$	204

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013							Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
	BMP, Employee and Outside Director Retirement Plans				Postretirement Plan			BMP, Employee and Outside Director Retirement Plans				Postretirement Plan
Service cost		$	-			$	45		$	-			$	117
Interest cost			868				170			918				270
Expected return on assets			(1,139	)			-			(1,089	)			-
Amortization of unrealized loss			1,762				36			1,623				225
Net periodic cost		$	1,491			$	251		$	1,452			$	612

The Company disclosed in its consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012 that it expected to make contributions to, or benefit payments on behalf of, benefit plans during 2013 as follows: Employee Retirement Plan - $53, BMP - $483, Outside Director Retirement Plan - $186, and Postretirement Plan - $187.  The Company made contributions of $31 to the Employee Retirement Plan during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, and expects to make the remainder of the estimated $53 of net contributions during 2013.  The Company made benefit payments of $136 on behalf of the Outside Director Retirement Plan

during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, and expects to make the remainder of the estimated $186 of net contributions or benefit payments during 2013.  The Company made benefit payments totaling $60 on behalf of the Postretirement Plan during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, and expects to make the remainder of the estimated $187 of contributions or benefit payments during 2013.  The Company did not make any defined benefit contributions to, or benefit payments on behalf of, the BMP during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, and does not currently expect to make the $483 of benefit payments on behalf of the BMP during 2013, since anticipated retirements that formed the basis for these expected benefit payments in 2013 are presently not expected to occur.

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LOANS RECEIVABLE AND CREDIT QUALITY

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

LOANS RECEIVABLE AND CREDIT QUALITY [Abstract]

LOANS RECEIVABLE AND CREDIT QUALITY

8. LOANS RECEIVABLE AND CREDIT QUALITY

Loans are reported at the principal amount outstanding, net of unearned fees or costs and the allowance for loan losses.  Interest income on loans is recorded using the level yield method.  Under this method, discount accretion and premium amortization are included in interest income.  Loan origination fees and certain direct loan origination costs are deferred and amortized as yield adjustments over the contractual loan terms.

Credit Quality Indicators:

The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt, such as:  current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors.  The Company analyzes loans individually by classifying them as to credit risk.  This analysis includes all non-homogeneous loans, such as multifamily residential, mixed use residential (i.e., loans in which the aggregate rental income of the underlying collateral property is generated from both residential and commercial units, but the majority of such income is generated from the residential units), mixed use commercial real estate (i.e.,loans in which the aggregate rental income of the underlying collateral property is generated from both residential and commercial units, but the majority of such income is generated from the commercial units), commercial real estate and construction and land acquisition loans, as well as one-to four family residential and cooperative apartment loans with balances in excess of the Fannie Mae ("FNMA") conforming loan limits for high-cost areas such as the Bank's primary lending area ("FNMA Limits") that are deemed to meet the definition of impaired.  This analysis is performed on a quarterly basis.  The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:

Special Mention.  Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management's close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the Bank's credit position at some future date.

Substandard.  Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Bank will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful.  Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of then existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.

The Bank had no loans classified as Doubtful at both September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.  All loans not classified as Special Mention or Substandard were deemed pass loans at both September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

The following is a summary of the credit risk profile of real estate loans (including deferred costs) by internally assigned grade as of the dates indicated:

	Balance at September 30, 2013
Grade	One- to Four-Family Residential and Cooperative Unit		Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use		Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate		Commercial Real Estate		Construction		Total
Not Graded(1)	$	11,946	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	11,946
Pass		57,397		2,845,551		323,687		361,417		-		3,588,052
Special Mention		6,944		15,011		5,942		5,010		-		32,907
Substandard		2,217		4,262		6,021		21,235		299		34,034
Total real estate loans	$	78,504	$	2,864,824	$	335,650	$	387,662	$	299	$	3,666,939

⁽¹⁾ Amount comprised of fully performing one- to four-family residential and cooperative unit loans with balances equal to or less than the FNMA Limits.

	Balance at December 31, 2012
Grade	One- to Four-Family Residential and Cooperative Unit		Multifamily Residential and Residential Mixed Use		Mixed Use Commercial Real Estate		Commercial Real Estate		Construction		Total
Not Graded(1)	$	16,141	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	16,141
Pass		66,415		2,665,410		326,053		363,299		-		3,421,177
Special Mention		6,333		7,711		5,547		2,639		-		22,230
Substandard		2,987		3,248		8,533		28,593		476		43,837
Total real estate loans	$	91,876	$	2,676,369	$	340,133	$	394,531	$	476	$	3,503,385

⁽¹⁾ Amount comprised of fully performing one- to four-family residential and cooperative unit loans with balances equal to or less than the FNMA Limits.

For consumer loans, the Company evaluates credit quality based on payment activity.  Consumer loans that are 90 days or more past due are placed on non-accrual status, while all remaining consumer loans are classified and evaluated as performing.

The following is a summary of the credit risk profile of consumer loans by internally assigned grade:

Grade	Balance at September 30, 2013		Balance at December 31, 2012
Performing	$	2,107	$	2,415
Non-accrual		2		8
Total	$	2,109	$	2,423

The following is a breakdown of the past due status of the Company's investment in loans (excluding accrued interest and loans held for sale) as of the dates indicated:

At September 30, 2013
	30 to 59 Days Past Due		60 to 89 Days Past Due		Loans 90 Days or More Past Due and Still Accruing Interest		Non-accrual (1)		Total Past Due		Current		Total Loans
Real Estate:
One- to four-family residential and cooperative unit	$	300	$	155	$	-	$	1,136	$	1,591	$	76,913	$	78,504
Multifamily residential and residential mixed use		2,152		-		1,398		1,993		5,543		2,859,281		2,864,824
Mixed use commercial real estate		-		-		-		-		-		335,650		335,650
Commercial real estate		1,154		-		-		5,707		6,861		380,801		387,662
Construction		-		-		-		-		-		299		299
Total real estate	$	3,606	$	155	$	1,398	$	8,836	$	13,995	$	3,652,944	$	3,666,939
Consumer	$	1	$	1	$	-	$	2	$	4	$	2,105	$	2,109

⁽¹⁾ Includes all loans on non-accrual status regardless of the number of days such loans were delinquent as of September 30, 2013.

At December 31, 2012
	30 to 59 Days Past Due		60 to 89 Days Past Due		Loans 90 Days or More Past Due and Still Accruing Interest		Non-accrual (1)		Total Past Due		Current		Total Loans
Real Estate:
One- to four-family residential and cooperative unit	$	336	$	155	$	-	$	938	$	1,429	$	90,447	$	91,876
Multifamily residential and residential mixed use		6,451		-		190		507		7,148		2,669,221		2,676,369
Mixed use commercial real estate		-		-		-		1,170		1,170		338,963		340,133
Commercial real estate		207		-		-		6,265		6,472		388,059		394,531
Construction		-		-		-		-		-		476		476
Total real estate	$	6,994	$	155	$	190	$	8,880	$	16,219	$	3,487,166	$	3,503,385
Consumer	$	2	$	5	$	-	$	8	$	15	$	2,408	$	2,423

⁽¹⁾ Includes all loans on non-accrual status regardless of the number of days such loans were delinquent as of December 31, 2012.

Accruing Loans 90 Days or More Past Due:

The Bank continued accruing interest on five real estate loans with an outstanding balance of $ 1,398 at September 30, 2013, and one loan with an outstanding balance of $ 190 at December 31, 2012, all of which were 90 days or more past due on their respective contractual maturity dates.  The five loans at September 30, 2013, which included the $190 loan outstanding at December 31, 2012, continued to make monthly payments consistent with their initial contractual amortization schedule exclusive of the balloon payments due at maturity.  These loans were well secured and were expected to be refinanced, and therefore remained on accrual status and were deemed performing assets at both September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

Troubled Debt Restructured Loans ("TDRs").

The following table summarizes outstanding TDRs by underlying collateral type as of the dates indicated:

	As of September 30, 2013				As of December 31, 2012
	No. of Loans		Balance		No. of Loans		Balance
One- to four-family residential and cooperative unit		3	$	938		3	$	948
Multifamily residential and residential mixed use		5		1,899		5		1,953
Mixed use commercial real estate		1		711		1		729
Commercial real estate		9		35,277		13		47,493
Total real estate		18	$	38,825		22	$	51,123

The following table summarizes outstanding TDRs by accrual status as of the dates indicated:

	As of September 30, 2013					As of December 31, 2012
	No. of Loans		Balance			No. of Loans		Balance
Outstanding principal balance at period end		18		$	38,825		22		$	51,123
TDRs on accrual status at period end		16			33,118		20			44,858
TDRs on non-accrual status at period end		2			5,707		2			6,265

Accrual status for TDRs is determined separately for each TDR in accordance with the Bank's policies for determining accrual or non-accrual status.  At the time an agreement is entered into between the Bank and the borrower that results in the Bank's determination that a TDR has been created, the loan can be either on accrual or non-accrual status.  If a loan is on non-accrual status at the time it is restructured, it continues to be classified as non-accrual until the borrower has demonstrated compliance with the modified loan terms for a period of at least six months.  Conversely, if at the time of restructuring the loan is performing (and accruing), it will remain accruing throughout its restructured period, unless the loan subsequently meets any of the criteria for non-accrual status under the Bank's policy and agency regulations.

The Company has not restructured troubled consumer loans, as its consumer loan portfolio has not experienced any problem issues warranting restructuring.  Therefore, all TDRs were collateralized by real estate at both September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

There were no loan modifications during the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 that met the definition of a TDR.  The following table summarizes activity related to TDRs for the periods indicated:

	For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013						For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
	Number of Loans		Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment		Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment		Number of Loans		Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment			Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment
Loan modifications during the period that met the definition of a TDR:
Multifamily residential and residential mixed use		-		-		-		1		$	459		$	459
Commercial real estate		-		-		-		2			4,430			4,430
TOTAL		-		-		-		3		$	4,889		$	4,889

During the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company made modifications to other existing loans that were deemed both insignificant and sufficiently temporary in nature, thus not warranting classification as TDRs.  Such activity was immaterial.

The Bank's allowance for loan losses at September 30, 2013 reflected $490 of allocated reserve associated with TDRs.  The Bank's allowance for loan losses at December 31, 2012 reflected $520 of allocated reserve associated with TDRs.  Activity related to reserves associated with TDRs was immaterial during the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, allocated reserves totaling $1,064 associated with  nine TDRs were reversed, as improvement

in the underlying conditions of these loans resulted in the determination that the allocated reserve was no longer warranted.  In addition, during the nine months ended September 30, 2012, $154 of reserves were charged-off upon the disposal of two TDRs.

As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Bank had no loan commitments to borrowers with outstanding TDRs.

A TDR is considered to be in payment default once it is 90 days contractually past due under the modified terms.  All TDRs are considered impaired loans and are evaluated individually for measurable impairment, if any.

There were no TDRs which defaulted within twelve months following the modification during the three or nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013 or 2012 (thus no significant impact to the allowance for loan losses during those periods).

Impaired Loans

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that all contractual amounts due will not be collected in accordance with the terms of the loan.  Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due.  Loans that experience insignificant payment delays or shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired.  Management determines the significance of payment delays and shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower's prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.

Generally, the Bank considers TDRs and non-accrual multifamily residential and commercial real estate loans, along with non-accrual one- to four-family loans in excess of the FNMA Limits, to be impaired.  Non-accrual one-to four-family loans equal to or less than the FNMA Limits, as well as all consumer loans, are considered homogeneous loan pools and are not required to be evaluated individually for impairment unless considered a TDR.

Impairment is typically measured using the difference between the outstanding loan principal balance and either: 1) the likely realizable value of a note sale; 2) the fair value of the underlying collateral, net of likely disposal costs, if repayment is expected solely from liquidation of the collateral; or 3) the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan's pre-modification rate in the case of a TDR.  If a TDR is substantially performing in accordance with its restructured terms, management will look to either the present value of the expected cash flows from the debt service or the potential net liquidation proceeds of the underlying collateral property in measuring impairment (whichever is deemed most appropriate under the circumstances).  If a TDR has re-defaulted, generally the likely realizable net proceeds from either a note sale or the liquidation of the collateral is considered when measuring impairment.  Measured impairment is either charged off immediately or, in limited instances, recognized as an allocated reserve within the allowance for loan losses.

Please refer to Note 9 for tabular information related to impaired loans.

Delinquent Serviced Loans Subject to a Recourse Obligation

As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Bank serviced a pool of multifamily loans sold to FNMA, and retained an obligation (off-balance sheet contingent liability) to absorb a portion of any losses (as defined in the seller/servicer agreement) incurred by FNMA in connection with the loans sold (the "First Loss Position").

Under the terms of its seller/servicer agreement with FNMA, the Bank is obligated to remit to FNMA all monthly principal and interest payments under the original terms of the sold loans until the earliest of the following events: (i) the Bank re-acquires the loan from FNMA or the loan enters OREO status; (ii) the entire pool of loans sold to FNMA have either been fully satisfied or enter OREO status; or (iii) the First Loss Position is fully exhausted.

At September 30, 2013, within the pool of multifamily loans sold to FNMA, there were no loans 90 days or more delinquent and one $401 loan delinquent between 30 and 89 days.  At December 31, 2012, within the pool of multifamily loans sold to FNMA, there was one $474 loan 90 days or more delinquent and one $229 loan delinquent between 30 and 89 days.

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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]

Reclassification Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The before and after tax amounts allocated to each component of other comprehensive income (loss) are presented in the table below.  Reclassification adjustments related to securities available for sale are included in the line entitled net gain on securities and other assets in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.

	Pre-tax Amount			Tax Expense (Benefit)			After tax Amount
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
Securities held-to maturity and transferred securities:
Change in non-credit component of OTTI	$	8		$	4		$	4
Change in unrealized loss on securities transferred to held to maturity		18			8			10
Total securities held-to-maturity and transferred securities		26			12			14
Securities available-for-sale:
Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net income		-			-			-
Change in net unrealized gain during the period		164			74			90
Total securities available-for-sale		164			74			90
Total other comprehensive income	$	190		$	86		$	104
Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
Securities held-to-maturity and transferred securities:
Change in non-credit component of OTTI	$	13		$	6		$	7
Change in unrealized loss on securities transferred to held to maturity		24			11			13
Total securities held-to-maturity and transferred securities		37			17			20
Securities available-for-sale:
Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net income		-			-			-
Change in net unrealized gain during the period		(13	)		(6	)		(7	)
Total securities available-for-sale		(13	)		(6	)		(7	)
Total other comprehensive income	$	24		$	11		$	13

	Pre-tax Amount			Tax Expense (Benefit)			After tax Amount
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
Securities held-to-maturity and transferred securities
Change in non-credit component of OTTI	$	25		$	13		$	12
Change in unrealized loss on securities transferred to held to maturity		130			58			72
Total securities held-to-maturity and transferred securities		155			71			84
Securities available-for-sale
Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net income	$	(110	)	$	(50	)	$	(60	)
Change in net unrealized gain during the period		281			125			156
Total securities available-for-sale		171			75			96
Defined benefit plans:
Change in the net actuarial gain or loss		-			-			-
Total defined benefit plans		-			-			-
Total other comprehensive income	$	326		$	146		$	180
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
Securities held-to-maturity and transferred securities:
Change in non-credit component of OTTI	$	288		$	130		$	158
Change in unrealized loss on securities transferred to held to maturity		166			75			91
Total securities held-to-maturity and transferred securities		454			205			249
Securities available-for-sale:
Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net income		(44	)		(20	)		(24	)
Change in net unrealized gain during the period		(408	)		(184	)		(224	)
Total securities available-for-sale		(452	)		(204	)		(248	)
Defined benefit plans:
Change in the net actuarial gain or loss		568			256			312
Total defined benefit plans		568			256			312
Total other comprehensive income	$	570		$	257		$	313

Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Activity in accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss), net of tax, was as follows:

	Securities Held-to-Maturity and Transferred Securities			Securities Available-for-Sale			Defined Benefit Plans			Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Gain (Loss)
Balance as of January 1, 2013	$	(1,043	)	$	1,178		$	(9,775	)	$	(9,640	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		84			156			-			240
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss		-			(60	)		-			(60	)
Net other comprehensive income during the period		84			96			-			180
Balance as of September 30, 2013	$	(959	)	$	1,274		$	(9,775	)	$	(9,460	)
Balance as of January 1, 2012	$	(1,316	)		3,078		$	(11,471	)	$	(9,709	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		249			(224	)		312			337
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss		-			(24	)		-			(24	)
Net other comprehensive income during the period		249			(248	)		312			313
Balance as of September 30, 2012	$	(1,067	)	$	2,830		$	(11,159	)	$	(9,396	)

6. EARNINGS PER SHARE ("EPS")

Basic EPS is computed by dividing income attributable to common stock by the weighted-average common shares outstanding during the reporting period.  Diluted EPS is computed using the same method as basic EPS, but reflects the potential dilution that would occur if "in the money" stock options were exercised and converted into common stock.  In determining the weighted average shares outstanding for basic and diluted EPS, treasury stock and unallocated ESOP shares are excluded.  Vested restricted stock award shares are included in the calculation of the weighted average shares outstanding for basic and diluted EPS.   Unvested restricted stock award shares are recognized as a special class of securities under ASC 260.

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INCOME TAXES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

INCOME TAXES [Abstract]

INCOME TAXES

13. INCOME TAXES

During the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company's consolidated effective tax rates were 40.4 % and 41.3 %, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company's consolidated effective tax rates were 40.3 % and 41.0 %, respectively, approximating the expected 41.0 % normalized rate for each period.  There were no significant unusual income tax items during either the three-month or nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.

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Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Aug. 07, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	DIME COMMUNITY BANCSHARES INC
Entity Central Index Key	0001005409
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	No
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		36,598,503
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2013

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NET MORTGAGE BANKING INCOME

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

NET MORTGAGE BANKING INCOME [Abstract]

NET MORTGAGE BANKING INCOME

14. NET MORTGAGE BANKING INCOME

Net mortgage banking income presented in the consolidated statements of income was comprised of the following items:

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Gain on the sale of loans originated for sale	$	2	$	20	$	13	$	26
Credit to the liability for First Loss Position		50		140		245		1,107
Mortgage banking fees		24		99		92		342
Net mortgage banking income	$	76	$	259	$	350	$	1,475