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 […]
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 […]