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 […]
STATEMENT FROM COBA PRESIDENT BENNY BOSCIO ON THE UNPROVOKED INMATE ASSAULT OF THREE CORRECTION OFFICERS AT RIKERS ISLAND
COBA HONORS THREE OF NEW YORK CITY’S BOLDEST LOST TO 9/11-RELATED ILLNESSES
Members of the COBA Executive Board joined the DOC family at Rikers Island for the Department’s annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony, where the names of Captains Jacqueline Payden, Raul Gonzalez and Thomas Weadock were added to the memorial honoring members of New York City’s BOLDEST lost to 9/11 related illnesses. Our Correction Officers were there when this […]
COBA MOURNS THE LOSS OF CAPTAIN KEISHA NICKS, EOW AUGUST 13, 2026
COBA mourns the loss of NYC Department of Correction Captain Keisha Nicks of the C.A.R.E. Unit, whose dedication and service touched countless members of our BOLDEST family. Captain Nicks leaves behind a legacy of service, leadership and compassion that will be remembered by those who worked beside her and knew her best. COBA stands with […]
COBA MOURNS THE LOSS OF CORRECTION OFFICER NOREEN PATRICIA O’CONNOR, EOW AUGUST 12, 2026
COBA mourns the loss of Correction Officer Noreen Patricia O’Connor, who passed away on August 12, 2026, following more than 40 years of dedicated service to the Department. Her decades of commitment to New York City’s BOLDEST will never be forgotten. COBA extends our deepest condolences to her family, friends and fellow Correction Officers during […]
COBA PROUDLY CONGRATULATES THE NYC DOC CRIMSON DRAGONS ON MAKING NYC HISTORY
COBA proudly congratulates the NYC DOC Crimson Dragons Boat Team on making history as the Department’s first official Dragon Boat Team! Competing together for the first time at the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival, the Crimson Dragons earned third place in the 500-meter race. An outstanding start and a proud moment for everyone who represents […]
JUSTICE FOR THE BOLDEST: RIKERS ISLAND INMATE INDICTED FOR ASSAULTING A FEMALE NYC CORRECTION OFFICER
COBA will continue to hold assaultive inmates accountable for their crimes committed in jail. We call for the Judge in this case to impose a consecutive sentence for this violent and unprovoked attack on our officer.
COBA JOINS EFFORT TO HELP CORRECTION OFFICER JACKSON FOLLOWING HOME TRAGEDY
COBA is asking our members and supporters to stand with Correction Officer Jackson and her family following a devastating tragedy at their home. A GoFundMe has been established to help the family recover, rebuild, and manage the unexpected expenses ahead. Please consider donating or sharing the fundraiser as we come together for one of NYC’s BOLDEST […]
COBA RECOGNIZES GALEA’S EFFORTS TO SUPPORT THE CHILDREN ACROSS THE WORLD
GALEA recently hosted its annual Barbados Festival Day, bringing the community together while collecting school supplies for children through its international community outreach program. COBA recognizes GALEA for its continued commitment to serving others and making a positive impact on children and families through community outreach
COBA PROUDLY CONGRATULATES RMSC DELEGATE HAYNES ON RECEIVING POWER 19 AWARD FROM SENATOR PERSAUD
Delegate Haynes is a dedicated advocate for our members and a constant presence at COBA events, always willing to step up, represent the membership, and support her fellow Correction Officers. This recognition is well deserved and reflects the commitment she brings both to our union and our community. Thank you to Senator Roxanne J. Persaud for […]