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COBA SECURES MAJOR 20-YEAR RETIREMENT VICTORY FOR MEMBERS

COBA VICTORY IN ALBANY! In one of the biggest legislative victories for NYC Correction Officers over the past ten years, COBA has restored the 20-year service retirement benefit for every single COBA Member hired after April 1, 2012, through an agreement reached in the New York State Budget. COBA President Benny Boscio and Legislative Chairman Daniel Monaco […]

COBA HONORS THE FALLEN AT NYC DOC MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE

COBA joined members of the New York City Department of Correction at the annual Memorial Day Service at Rikers Island to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. The ceremony brought members of service together in remembrance and respect, with the Society Of Correction Officers in the […]

COBA BRINGS MEMBERS TOGETHER FOR 15TH ANNUAL RETIREES LUNCHEON

COBA was honored to host our 15th Annual Retirees Luncheon celebrating the men and women who dedicated their careers to the New York City Department of Correction. This event is always a special opportunity to reconnect with retired members, share memories, and recognize the lasting impact they continue to have on the job and on […]

COBA CELEBRATES CORRECTION OFFICERS’ WEEK & HONORS THE MEN AND WOMEN OF NYC’S BOLDEST

Throughout Correction Officers’ Week, COBA was proud to highlight and celebrate the men and women of the NYC Department of Correction who show up every day for one of the toughest jobs in public service. From special units to facility posts, transportation, sports, honor guard, and officers across the Department, this week was about recognizing […]

COBA SUPPORTS MEMBERS, FOLLOWING RECENT INMATE ATTACKS AT OBCC

COBA was at the Bronx Hall of Justice this week standing with our members, following the recent unprovoked inmate attacks at OBCC. In moments like these, our priority is clear-show up, support our members, who are everyday heroes, and ensure they are not alone. We will continue to advocate for your safety, your protection, and […]

COBA JOINS STATEWIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT COALITION IN SUPPORT OF OFFICER PROTECTIONS

(Click ABOVE For Video) COBA was proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with our brothers and sister in law enforcement from across the State of New York on the steps of City Hall in support of state legislation that would add critical protections for law enforcement officers, including peace officers. Representing NYC’s Boldest were: COBA […]

STANDING WITH NYC’S BOLDEST: CLASS 2 OF 2025 BEGINS FIELD TRAINING

COBA has been on the ground across various facilities to welcome the 260 new correction officers of Class 2 of 2025 as they begin their field training assignments. This transition from the classroom to the front lines marks a pivotal moment in their careers as they begin the essential work of NYC’s Boldest. It has […]

COBA DISCOUNTED NEW YORK YANKEES TICKETS – LAW ENFORCEMENT NIGHT

COBA is proud to partner with the New York Yankees and the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund for Law Enforcement Night at Yankee Stadium! Join us for a night of baseball to honor our profession. A portion of every ticket sold benefits the NLEOMF. Monday May 18 vs Blue Jays Wednesday June 3 vs Guardians Tuesday June 30 vs Tigers […]

LETTER FROM BENNY BOSCIO
President

Welcome to the official website of The Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association (COBA). COBA is the second-largest law enforcement union in the City of New York. Our members are New York City Correction Officers, also known as New York City’s Boldest, who supervise the second-largest municipal jail system in the nation. COBA is committed to advocating for safer working conditions, wage increases, and excellent benefits for all our members.

Our website was designed to provide helpful information on the latest issues impacting our members and their families. You can also find our official union publications, news clips, and learn about upcoming events.

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STATEMENT FROM COBA PRESIDENT BENNY BOSCIO ON THE FEDERAL MONITOR'S SPECIAL REPORT RELEASED ON MAY 26, 2023

“After being appointed nearly 8 yrs ago and receiving some $20 million in consulting fees by NYC taxpayers, the latest Federal Monitor’s biased and one-sided “special report” is no different than the nearly 36 reports that came before it.

If the Monitor is interested in cherry picking data in a two week period, why then does he exclude the brazen assaults on our officers committed by repeat violent offenders in that same period? Or why does he exclude the numbers of inmates whose lives have been saved thanks to Correction Officers? The reality is that the Federal Monitor and his team have strayed very far from their original mission and this new report conveniently excludes key data showing any progress that is being made to combat jail violence, which is largely the result of the dedication and hard work of our officers serving on the frontlines.

These reports now serve only to provide politically-driven talking points for the City Council and the Board of Correction so they can continue to second guess and scapegoat our members, instead of providing oversight over the monitoring team and asking them what have they really accomplished in eight years to make our jails safer? It’s time for the Monitoring team to go!’

Benny Boscio
COBA President