INCOME TAXES - Deferred Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Federal and state net operating loss carryforward	$ 11,367	$ 10,973
Alternative minimum tax credit carryforward	1,010	1,010
Depreciation and fixed assets	289	999
Amortization and impairment of intangibles	28	14
New York State investment tax & other credits	1,186	1,186
Inventories	585	602
Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Gain on Sale Leaseback Transaction	271	0
Other	412	599
Total before allowance	15,148	15,383
Valuation allowance	(15,148)	(15,383)
Deferred tax assets, net	0	0
Net deferred income taxes (current and deferred)	$ 0	$ 0