Benny Boscio Jr.

Next up for COBA’s National Correction Officers’ Week series, we hear from one of the job’s most respected voices! Correction Officer Jenkins has spent decades at Rikers Island, standing the line and earning the respect of everyone who’s worked alongside him.

COBA President Benny Boscio renews calls for the immediate replacement of all inoperable cell doors throughout NYC’s jails, following the unprovoked inmate assaults on six correction officers at Rikers Island.

COBA President Benny Boscio and the Executive Board were extremely honored to attend today’s NYC DOC Graduation, Promotions, and Appointments Ceremony to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our 260 new Correction Officers!

Safe staffing levels matter. Whether it's supervising housing areas, responding to violent incidents, preventing suicides, or running inmate programs, all roads to a safe & secure jail system begin with sufficient staffing levels to keep everyone safe. nypost.com/2026/03/24/us-…

Members of the COBA Executive Board joined our brothers and sisters from the Bangladesh Correction Society (BCS), Bengali American Boldest Association (BABA), and the Muslims Employed in City Corrections Association (MECCA) at OBCC for a Ramadan Iftar Dinner!

Today, 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! 🍀🇮🇪

Celebrating excellence at the 2026 Women’s History Month Conference! Members of the COBA Executive Board, were in attendance to support our honorees & to stand in solidarity with the dedicated women of our Dept. Congrats to all the honorees & participants at today’s event!

Registration is now open for the DOC’s 4th Annual Women’s History Month Conference! Join colleagues for a day of recognition, development, and discussion. Active-duty staff must notify their supervisor to attend.

COBA President Benny Boscio & Recording Secretary Neil Renois recently attended The 55th Annual NY State Association of Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislators Legislative Conference in Albany to continue our vigorous advocacy to pass our 20 Year Retirement Benefit Bill

NYC Correction Officers Receive National Recognition for Their Outstanding Performance Beyond the Call of Duty Click link below instagram.com/reel/DUsutzSjq…

In Case You Missed It: Last night, on "Inside City Hall" (NY1) COBA President Benny Boscio discussed the challenges facing NYC Correction Officers, the new DOC Commissioner, the new Remediation Manager, and much more! @NY1 @errollouis

Tune in tonight at 7pm "Inside City Hall" (NY1) to watch COBA President Benny Boscio discuss the challenges facing NYC Correction Officers, the new DOC Commissioner, the new Remediation Manager, and much more! @NY1 @errollouis

COBA celebrates #BlackHistoryMonth!

Statement from COBA President Benny Boscio on the Appointment of Stanley Richards as the Next Correction Commissioner for the NYC Department of Correction #rikers @jointheboldest @NYCMayor

Statement from COBA President Benny Boscio on the Appointment of Nicholas Deml as the new Remediation Manager for the NYC Department of Correction

A major winter storm is expected to take place starting early Sunday morning. We urge all of our members to remain vigilant, travel safely and contact your Board Members and Delegates if you need any assistance.

Happy Birthday to our President @BennyBoscio! On behalf of the Executive Board, we thank you for your passion and commitment. Join us in wishing him a very Happy Birthday!

@michaelgomez313 @NYCCOBA1 Thank you

@NYCCOBA1 @BennyBoscio Happy birthday Benny

COBA President Benny Boscio recently joined The Arthur Aidala Power Hour to discuss the challenges facing NYC correction officers, the current state of our jails, and the need to protect the safety and rights of our members. @am970TheAnswer