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 […]
COBA WAS HONORED TO HOST 14TH ANNUAL RETIREE LUNCHEON
Over the weekend, we had the honor of celebrating our retirees at COBA’s Annual Retirees Luncheon. It was a day full of stories, laughter, and well deserved recognition for the men and women who paved the way. To all our retirees – thank you for your years of dedication and service. Once NYC’s Boldest, always NYC’s Boldest!
STATEMENT FROM COBA PRESIDENT BENNY BOSCIO ON JUDGE SWAIN’S ORDER ANNOUNCING INDEPENDENT REMEDIATION MANAGER
“From day one, we have made very clear that our members’ employment rights, as civil servants, are protected under New York Civil Service law and today’s ruling reinforces that fact. While interpretations of today’s ruling may vary, it’s important to note that COBA’s arguments concerning our members’ rights to representation and collective bargaining were reflected […]
WE PROUDLY SALUTE CORRECTION OFFICER MACK ON HIS WELL EARNED RETIREMENT – 37 YEARS
A true hero and role model, Officer Mack served in our Emergency Service Unit, answering the call during some of our nation’s darkest days including 9/11 and the crash of American Airlines Flight 587. As a former COBA Executive Board Member, responder, mentor, and respected trainer, Officer Mack has left a lasting legacy within the […]
STATEMENT FROM COBA PRESIDENT BENNY BOSCIO REGARDING EXECUTIVE ORDER 50 – AUTHORIZING FEDERAL IMMIGRATION AUTHORITIES TO WORK WITH NYC CORRECTION OFFICERS TO INVESTIGATE CRIMINAL ACTIVITY ON RIKERS ISLAND
“Under Executive Order 50, issued on April 8, 2025, Federal Authorities are now authorized to work in conjunction with NYC Correction Officer Investigators assigned to the Correction Intelligence Bureau (CIB) to investigate criminal activity on Rikers Island. Our CIB unit is the best in the country and we have the utmost confidence in their ability to […]
COBA WORKING FOR YOU – PESH AT WEST FACILITY
UPDATE! COBA WORKING FOR YOU – the repairs for the men’s locker room at West Facility are now complete! Our Recording Secretary Neil Renois submitted a PESH complaint due to the conditions of the locker rooms, while our Corresponding Secretary Kamaal Moore took charge, which resulted in long overdue repairs being completed!
COBA SUPPORTS VICKIE ALBRIZIO PALADINO’S RE-ELECTION TO THE 19TH CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT
Recently, COBA Legislative Chairman Dan Monaco, along with Board Members Antoinette Anderson, Ed Yates, Derrick Lascko, Chris Cruz, and Vanessa Quinones, led a delegation of COBA members to help gather petition signatures in support of Vickie Albrizio Paladino’s re-election to the 19th City Council District. If you live in Whitestone, College Point, Bayside, Little Neck, Douglaston, […]
COBA JOINS TRAINING DIVISION FOR SHIELD DAY CELEBRATION
COBA joined DOC’s Training Division for the Shield Day Celebration.Congratulations Valedictorian CO Jordan, Salutatorian CO Elhanafi, and Top Shooter CO Wang! We are proud to see these CO’s join the ranks of NYC’s BOLDEST!