(1) Board of Delegate Position Due to the Retirement of Cpl. Accordino Term Ending 12/31/19 Petitions will be Available from the Election Committee On Monday, June 25, 2018 Election Committee Ed Firth - Plt 6 4500 Desk Chris Passarella - Plt 6...

June 22, 2018

At the June General Membership Meeting each year the Nassau County Sheriff's Correction Officers Benevolent Association Widow's and Children's Fund gives out six $1500.00 Scholarships. Three to graduating High School Seniors and three to returning College students. The Scholarship...

June 6, 2018

Message from Brian Sullivan, COBA President Dear COBA Members: This past week, a Newsday writer named Lane Filler wrote an article entitled "Behind the Wage Freeze Ruling" in the Talking Point editorial section commenting on the recent NIFA decision by Judge Joanna...

May 7, 2018

Message from Brian Sullivan, President Late yesterday, COBA was made aware that United States District Court Judge Leonard Wexler, who is presiding over our NIFA Lawsuit passed away at the age of 93. COBA and Nassau's other Unions had recently been notified that Judge Wexler...

April 2, 2018

March 10th, 2018 Dear COBA Members; Last Fall, COBA and all other Nassau County Unions entered into an agreement with the county regarding our longevity pay. The signed agreements re-affirm that effective January 1, 2018 and going forward, all COBA members who are eligible to...

March 10, 2018

Once again a Jail Nurse (this time employed by NUMC) was caught smuggling drugs into an inmate at the Nassau County Correctional Facility. A complete embarrassment to her profession, she was criminally charged with Official Misconduct and Conspiracy. Congratulations go out to our...

March 5, 2018

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February 2, 2018

On Thursday Jan. 18th COBA's Executive Board stood proudly with our brother and sister Correction Officers in New York City at their "Rally for Safer Jails" on the steps of City Hall in lower Manhattan. The Rally was organized by NYC-COBA, The Correction Captains Association and the...

January 20, 2018

Message from 4th Vice President Dennis Maurus - Recently, we received from an arbitrator a great win for our membership! As you know, under the NIFA Agreement, those receiving section 207-c and Workers' Compensation benefits are entitled to two hours for doctor's appointments...

January 17, 2018

Good News, Please Read to the End. On October 17, 2017, the New York State Commission of Correction (SCOC) filed with the State, a Notice of Proposed Changes to State Minimum Standards. These changes would effect Disciplinary Confinement of Inmates and any deprivation of privileges. ...

January 4, 2018