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NYC DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ SERVICES RESOURCE GUIDE

The Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) has a wealth of information related to benefits and services for the New York City Veteran population. Many of the benefits and services we offer can be found in our Veteran Resource Guide.

Additionally, we have Veteran Resource Centers (VRC) located in each of the five boroughs. These VRCs are satellite offices staffed by DVS employees who are ready to connect Veterans and their families to benefits assistance and other essential services. Learn more about locations and hours of operation by visiting nyc.gov/vetcenters.

Bronx HRA Office
890 Garrison Avenue
Bronx, NY 10474
Tuesday & Thursday 10:00am – 4:00pm

Brooklyn HRA Office
25 Chapel Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Monday & Tuesday 10:00am – 4:00pm

Manhattan Municipal Building
1 Centre Street
Suite 2213
New York, NY 10007
Monday – Friday 10:00am – 4:00pm

Queens Borough Hall
120-55 Queens Boulevard
Kew Gardens, NY 11423
Monday & Thursday 10:00am – 4:00pm

Staten Island Borough Hall
10 Richmond Terrace
Staten Island, NY 10301
Wednesday & Thursday 10:00am – 3:00pm

And to stay up-to-date on DVS programs and initiatives, upcoming and recent events, and news affecting NYC veterans and their families then sign up for our newsletter!

VETERAN RESOURCE GUIDE

COBA HEADQUARTERS

77-10 21st Avenue East Elmhurst, N.Y. 11370

T. 718.545.COBA (2622)

F. 718.545.2668

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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