BOLDLY ADVANCING

COBA exists to ensure that you and your interests are represented. Learn more about how we’re fighting on behalf of you and your service.

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City Council hearing to ban solitary confinement at NYC jails incites dueling rallies

NY Corrections officers gather for a rally outside of City Hall before the start of a City Council hearing on Intro 549 on September 28, 2022 in New York City.

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COBA sources lactation chairs for 11 areas in city jail facilities

Rikers Island, other NYC Jails get lactation chairs for correction officers who are moms

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Online database makes public thousands of misconduct accusations against NYPD cops, NYC correction officers

The new Legal Aid Society database contains 450,000 records at a level of detail previously unavailable, including lawsuit discovery, the results of FOIL requests.

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POLITICS NY NAMES COBA PRESIDENT TO TOP LABOR LEADERS

Politics NY names COBA President to Top Labor Leaders for his advocacy on behalf of the Boldest.

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OPINION: THE HONEST LOOK AT THE ISSUES ON RIKERS

COBA President honestly addresses the issues facing Rikers and what to do about them.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Stay in the know and share your voice at our upcoming events.

Jun 13 BOC MEETING
Jun 16 Cigar Night: 5-10pm
Jun 19 COBA Golf Classic 2023

Membership Benefits

Learn more about your benefits including vision, dental, and life insurance using the links below.

Benefits Life Insurance Do you have life insurance? Learn more about how to protect your legacy.
Benefits DENTAL PLANS Keep you and your family smiling with dental plans that fit your needs.
Benefits OPTICAL PLAN From frames to contacts, learn more about what COBA has to offer.
Benefits VETERAN RESOURCE GUIDE
Benefits AETNA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE

About Our Union

About Union

The Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association exists to protect and support people who spend their careers risking their lives—the 16,000 active and retired correctional officers of New York. COBA is committed to enhancing health and welfare funds, improving salary and benefits, and ensuring the safest working conditions possible for our members, all while promoting and advocating for their wellbeing and respect in the media.

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Covid-19 Letter from Benny Boscio Welcome to the official website of The Correction Officers' Benevolent Association (COBA). Learn More ▸
Covid-19 Meet our Executive Board The COBA Executive Board works hard everyday to represent our Officers. Learn more about your Board Members here. Learn More ▸
Covid-19 Who is my delegate COBA delegates are empowered to represent their facility. Learn More ▸
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BOLDEST BLOG

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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.