COBA TAKES ACTION TO ADDRESS UNSAFE CONDITIONS AT ROSE M. SINGER CENTER
COBA took action on behalf of our members at the Rose M. Singer Center after unsafe conditions were reported through a PESH complaint. As a result, the New York State […]
COBA WILL NOT STOP FIGHTING IN THE PURSUIT OF JUSTICE FOR NYC CORRECTION OFFICERS
Rikers Island inmate sentenced to five years in prison for sexual abuse of a transgender inmate and two incidents against correction officers.
COBA WELCOMES 301 NEW CORRECTION OFFICER RECRUITS DURING ORIENTATION
COBA President Benny Boscio and the Executive Board welcomed 301 new Correction Officer recruits during orientation on December 27th. Our Executive Board provided insight, answered questions, and ensured that our […]
COBA HAS FILED A LAWSUIT TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS AND DIGNITY OF RNDC OFFICERS
COBA has filed a lawsuit to protect the rights and dignity of RNDC Officers who DOC is trying to use as pawns in yet another misguided managerial experiment. NYC Administrative Code […]
STATEMENT FROM COBA PRESIDENT BENNY BOSCIO ON THE NEED FOR OFFICER’S VOICES IN JUSTICE REFORM
(Click above for full story) Statement from COBA President Benny Boscio “It is both disheartening and deeply disturbing that individuals who are convicted felons and have a history of breaking the […]
STATEMENT FROM COBA PRESIDENT BENNY BOSCIO ON RECENT VIOLENT ATTACKS IN NYC JAILS
(Click above for full story) Statement from COBA President Benny Boscio “These unprovoked attacks by violent gang members on our correction officers, who were simply doing their jobs, are not isolated […]
THANKSGIVING ON THE FRONT LINE: COBA SALUTES THE BOLDEST
As New Yorkers gathered to celebrate Thanksgiving, our members were inside the jails doing what they always do: maintaining safety, order, and professionalism. COBA stopped by the jail facilities to thank […]
COBA OPPOSES NEW 12-HOUR TOUR PILOT THAT DISRUPTS OFFICERS’ LIVES
(Click ABOVE for full story) The self-serving agendas of Commissioner Lynelle Maginley -Liddie and some of her underlings have chased hundreds of Correction Officers out the door and they continue […]
COBA MOURNS THE LOSS OF VIRGINIA CORRECTION OFFICER J. HALL
COBA stands with the Virginia Department of Corrections as we mourn the loss of Correction Officer J. Hall, who was killed in the line of duty on November 17, 2025. Our […]
NYC DOC MEDAL DAY CEREMONY
The NYC DOC Medal Day Ceremony reminded us of something simple but powerful-the outstanding work that our members perform every day rarely gets the recognition they rightfully deserve. That’s why COBA […]