COBA HONORS THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF RETIRED CORRECTION OFFICER SAMUEL PERRY
This week, retired Correction Officer Samuel Perry was laid to rest, as family, friends, and members of the correction community gathered to pay their final respects. With more than four decades of service to the New York City Department of Correction, CO Perry left a lasting mark on this Department, one that continues through the […]
COBA PAYS FINAL RESPECTS TO CORRECTION OFFICER DAWN LEWIS
COBA President Benny Boscio and members of the Executive Board joined family, friends and fellow officers to pay their final respects to Correction Officer Dawn Lewis. CO Lewis gave nearly two decades of service to the Department and leaves behind a lasting impact on everyone who knew and worked with her. COBA was proud to […]
2026 GENERAL ELECTION ENDORSEMENTS
COBA’s endorsed candidates for the 2026 General Election, including New York State Assembly, State Senate and Congressional races.
COBA MOURNS THE LOSS OF NYC CORRECTION OFFICER LATISHA BOONE, EOW 10/14/26
COBA mourns the passing of Correction Officer Latisha Boone, a proud member of NYC’s BOLDEST, who served our Department with honor since 2013 and was assigned to SOD. For more than a decade, she faithfully dedicated her life to keeping our city safe and proudly served alongside many of her fellow correction officers, who became […]
BOLDEST HEROES – CO HAKEEM
COBA recognizes Correction Officer A. Hakeem for his alertness and professionalism while assigned to the visit search area at RNDC. During a search following a visit, CO Hakeem noticed something suspicious and recovered a concealed package containing 10 sharpened metal scalpels from an inmate. This is the kind of vigilance that keeps our facilities, correction […]
SETTLEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT – FLSA OVERTIME PAY LAWSUIT FOR NYC CORRECTION OFFICERS
On September 25, 2026, the Parties reached a tentative settlement via court ordered mediation for the total amount of $28,381,705.00, which resolves all wage and hour claims for unpaid overtime in the lawsuit through May 20, 2026. The 3,684 Correction Officers who signed consent forms to bePlaintiffs in the lawsuit will be compensated for unpaid […]
COBA PRESIDENT BENNY BOSCIO SOUNDS ALARM AS JAIL VIOLENCE SURGES 76%
Benny Boscio, president of the Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association, called the DOC issuing more infractions for misconduct and making more arrests “a step in the right direction.” But Boscio said tougher enforcement alone won’t fix what’s driving the violence. “However, combating the root of these violent incidents must also be prioritized, which begins with immediately […]
COBA CONTINUES ADVOCACY FOR NYC CORRECTION OFFICERS
COBA President Benny Boscio met again with Governor Kathy Hochul as COBA continues pushing for legislation that improves the lives of NYC Correction Officers and their families. The restoration of the 20 Year Retirement Benefit was a major victory, but the work is not finished. COBA will continue advocating for additional legislation, benefits and protections […]
COBA CONTINUES PUSH FOR STRONGER BENEFITS AND LEGISLATIVE GAINS FOR NYC CORRECTION OFFICERS
COBA President Benny Boscio and Legislative Chairman Dan Monaco recently attended an event hosted by Governor Kathy Hochul recognizing some of New York’s most influential labor leaders. Fresh off COBA’s recent legislative victories, including the restoration of the 20 Year Retirement Benefit, President Boscio continues to advocate for additional benefits and legislation to improve the […]
COBA WELCOMES NEW BOROUGH TRUSTEES JAMES STANTON AND TIM SANDS
COBA proudly welcomes James Stanton and Tim Sands to the COBA Executive Board as our newest Borough Trustees. James Stanton, Queens Borough Trustee, is a 25-year veteran of the Department of Correction who has spent his entire career at RNDC, formerly ARDC. He first became a Facility Delegate in 2014, returned to the role in […]