COBA RECOGNIZES CORRECTION OFFICER CASTILLO ON SPECIALIZED TRAINING SCHOOL GRADUATION

COBA proudly recognizes NYC DOC Correction Officer Castillo on his graduation from the NYPD Specialized Training School, one of the most demanding law enforcement training programs in the country! His commitment to professional development and continued service reflects the dedication our members bring to the job every day. We salute Correction Officer Castillo and every […]

COBA CELEBRATED FATHER’S DAY THROUGHOUT THE ISLAND

COBA was proud to celebrate Father’s Day throughout the island, spending time with our members, families, and communities across each stop. Thank you to everyone who came out, helped make these events possible, and joined us in recognizing the fathers, father figures, and correction officers who continue to lead by example both on and off […]

COBA HONORS THE MEMORY OF CORRECTION OFFICER AAMIR KHALID

COBA President Benny Boscio Jr. and members of the Executive Board joined family, friends, and fellow correction officers to pay their respects to Correction Officer Aamir Khalid. Officer Khalid dedicated his career to serving the people of New York City and working alongside his brothers and sisters in uniform. His loss is deeply felt throughout […]

COBA CELEBRATES HONOREES AT NYCD GUARDIANS SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS DINNER

Members of the COBA Executive Board were honored to attend the NYCD Guardians Association’s 87th Scholarship Awards Dinner Dance, a night dedicated to recognizing the achievements of correction professionals throughout New York. We extend our congratulations to COBA 2nd Vice President Angel Castro, recipient of the Commitment and Dedication Award, and COBA Sergeant-at-Arms Edward Yates, […]

COBA HONORS CULTURE, PRIDE, AND PARTNERSHIP ACROSS NYC

COBA President Benny Boscio Jr. and members of the Executive Board were proud to participate in a day of celebration, marching alongside both GALEA during Brooklyn’s Guyana Independence Day Parade and GOAL @goalny during their annual Pride event. From celebrating 60 years of Guyanese independence to supporting fellow law enforcement organizations across New York City, COBA was […]

COBA VISITS P.S.116 WILLIAM C. HUGHLEY SCHOOL TO SUPPORT CO COAKLEY DURING CAREER DAY

COBA stopped by P.S. 116 William C. Hughley School to support Correction Officer Coakley during Career Day. CO Coakley spent the day speaking with students about working for the NYC Department of Correction and answered questions about pursuing a career in public service. We extend our sincere thanks to CO Coakley for representing our agency with […]

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 […]

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