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 […]
THE NYC COBA FUSE APP IS AVAILABLE NOW FOR COBA MEMBERS
The NYC COBA FUSE App is available for COBA members on iOS and Android! This all in one platform provides real time notifications, COBA member profile access, and essential resources whenever you need them.
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 […]
BOLDEST NEWS: MARCH 2026 EDITION
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READ COBA PRESIDENT BENNY BOSCIO’S TESTIMONY DELIVERED AT THE NYC CITY COUNCIL’S COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE BUDGET HEARING, 3/24/26
Good afternoon, Chairwoman Brooks-Powers and members of this committee. My name is Benny Boscio Jr. I am the President of the Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association, the second-largest law enforcement union in the City of New York. Our members, as you know, provide care, custody, and control ofapproximately 6,800 inmates daily. New York City Correction Officers […]
CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE AT THE 2026 WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH CONFERENCE
(Click ABOVE for video) We congratulate COBA Third Vice President, Antoinette Anderson, on receiving her well deserved recognition for her 20 years of dedicated service to the City of New York. We also proudly congratulate Correction Officers Oliver and Osunde for being presented with the prestigious SHERO award for their outstanding contributions to our agency. Correction Officer […]
COBA JOINS BCS, BABA, AND MECCA AT OBCC FOR RAMADAN IFTAR DINNER
Members of the COBA Executive Board joined our brothers and sisters from the Bangladesh Correction Society (BCS), Bengali American Boldest Association (BABA), and the Muslims Employed in City Corrections Association (MECCA) at OBCC for a Ramadan Iftar Dinner! It was an honor to share this meal and celebrate the diversity and faith of our members who serve […]