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 […]
2026 NYC ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, COBA proudly marched with thousands in the 2026 NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade! Our Executive Board stood side by side with our members in celebration. Erin go Bragh! (Click ABOVE for video)
QUEENS BOROUGH PRES. DONOVAN RICHARDS HONORS COBA PRES. BENNY BOSCIO JR. FOR EXEMPLARY SERVICE
COBA proudly congratulates our President, Benny Boscio Jr., who was recognized in the form of a Proclamation, from Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. The proclamation was awarded to COBA President Boscio for his exemplary service to the department, and to the 5000 members he serves as the Union President. Queens Borough President Richards said “Benny […]
COBA CELEBRATES WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
March is Women’s History Month! We are celebrating the strength, resilience, and accomplishments of women everywhere this Women’s History Month, especially the women, who proudly serve our city 24/7, as New York’s Boldest. We honor the women who have paved the way, continue to inspire, and break barriers every day. Let’s continue to support, uplift, and […]
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR DOC’S 4TH ANNUAL WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH CONFERENCE
Registration is now open for the DOC’s 4th Annual Women’s History Month Conference! Join colleagues for a day of recognition, development, and discussion. Active-duty staff must notify their supervisor to attend.
COBA LEADERSHIP IN THE FIELD, SUPPORTING MEMBERS DURING BLIZZARD
As New York City endured the recent blizzard, Correction Officers reported for duty despite dangerous travel conditions, record snowfall, and extended disruptions across the city. While others were able to stay home, our members pushed through severe weather, long commutes, and prolonged tours to ensure the jails remained secure and operational. Many worked beyond their scheduled […]
NYC CORRECTION OFFICERS RECEIVE NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY
(Click ABOVE for video) On February 11th, COBA President Benny Boscio, Corresponding Secretary Kammal Moore, Recording Secretary Neil Renois, Bronx Borough Trustee Vanessa Quinones and Delegates James Quinn, Timothy Sands, and Alicia Haynes proudly joined correction unions from across the nation to honor correction officers for their exemplary service in the line of duty. Correction Officers […]
COBA CONTINUES TO FIGHT FOR SAFER WORKING CONDITIONS FOR OUR MEMBERS – RNDC
Following a complaint filed by COBA with the New York State Department of Labor’s Public Employee Safety and Health Unit, concerning unsafe working conditions, corrective action was taken at the Robert N. Davoren Center. Thank you to COBA 1st Vice President Glenn Morgan for leading this effort and ensuring the Department of Correction was held […]