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)

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 […]

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 […]

OUR LEGISLATIVE FIGHT TO SECURE COBA’S 20 YEAR PENSION BILL CONTINUES!

Recently, COBA President Benny Boscio and Legislative Chairman Daniel Monaco held dozens of meetings in Albany with key legislative leaders and allies in the NY State Senate and the NY State Assembly, to discuss the critical need for pension reform and for the restoration of our 20 Year Pension Bill, which is long over due. Meetings […]

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