COBA REMEMBERS THE LIFE OF CORRECTION OFFICER ROBERT H BOOM JR., EOW JUNE 18, 2024
One year ago today, we lost Correction Officer Robert H. Boom Jr., a 13 year veteran who served AMKC and OBCC with pride, purpose, and a smile that lit up every post. CO Boom wasn’t just a colleague. He was a mentor, a teammate, and a true reflection of what it means to wear this […]
NYC CORRECTION OFFICERS APPREHENDED AND ARRESTED AN ATTORNEY FROM THE QUEENS DEFENDERS OFFICE FOR ALLEGEDLY BRINGING AN INMATE AT RIKERS ISLAND OVER 130 PAGES OF THC LACED PAPER DURING A SCHEDULED ATTORNEY VISIT
Pictured Above: COBA Delegate CO Fisher, CO Iqbal, and CO Callaway COBA President Benny Boscio Calls for the Drug Peddling Attorney to be Prosecuted to the Fullest Extent of the Law and For the Board of Correction to Prohibit Visitors from Bringing Paper Documents in the City’s Jails to People in Custody, as Well as […]
COBA SPOTLIGHT – CO TORRES, NIC
While assisting other correction officers, CO Torres discovered cereal containing sugar packets and paper strips that tested positive for K2. CO Torres immediately reported the contraband, preventing a serious safety risk and potentially saving lives. This is a reminder of the vigilance and teamwork our officers demonstrate every day!
COBA MOURNS THE LOSS OF RETIRED CORRECTION OFFICER MONIQUE ALLEN
COBA mourns the loss of Retired Correction Officer Monique Allen, who passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. CO Allen proudly served at AMKC and was known for her strength, compassion, and unwavering dedication to her fellow COs and to the job. Her memory will forever remain in the hearts of all who had the […]
2025 COBA FAMILY DAY – AMERICAN DREAM ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX
COBA is proud to host our 2025 Family Day at the American Dream entertainment complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey! This annual event is our way of giving back to the hardworking members and retirees of NYC’s Boldest and their families. Free tickets will be available for active members, retirees, and their eligible dependents. Tickets […]
COBA SPOTLIGHT – NYCD HISPANIC SOCIETY
We are proud to recognize the New York City Department of Corrections Hispanic Society’s Executive Board and members for representing NYC’s Boldest at the annual Puerto Rican Heritage Celebration hosted by the Mayor’s Office. Thank you for your continued leadership, service, and commitment to celebrating culture and community!
WE PROUDLY SALUTE CO DELUCREZIA, CO RICO, CO LONDONO, & CO BARRAGAN ON THEIR RETIREMENT, 80 YEARS COMBINED SERVICE – CID
(L to R) CO J. Delucrezia, CO A. Rico Jr., CO M. Londono, and CO R. Barragan – all officially retired out of CID with a combined 80 years of dedicated service! A special salute to CO Rico, a former COBA Board Member, for his leadership and commitment to NYC’s Boldest. Thank you all for your decades […]
COBA SPOTLIGHT – CO CAETANO & CO HARRIS
We want to give a shoutout to Correction Officers Caetano and Harris for their incredible work with Lala Anthony’s “ThreeSixty” initiative at RNDC. They’re helping guide young men toward a better future and were honored during Family Day for their dedication!
COBA SPOTLIGHT – CO WHITE & CO CUMMINGS
In June 2022, what began as a 10-week program became a lifelong mission. The Fatherless No More initiative, founded by Pastor Tim Johnson and Art Monk, both Super Bowl champions with the Washington Redskins, has brought faith, mentorship, and hope to our correction officers and community. This powerful movement continues thanks to the dedication of our own: […]
COBA ATTENDS CEREMONY HONORING LATE CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT, LARRY DAVIS SR.
COBA President Benny Boscio and the Executive Board joined the New York City Department of Corrections at a ceremony honoring the late Chief of Department, Larry Davis Sr. In his 31-year career with the Department, prior to his retirement in 2011, Chief Davis served at numerous commands and mentored generations of correction officers. We proudly celebrated his […]