To All COBA Members; Patricia McCann, widow of Correction Officer James McCann sent a card to the COBA office that she wanted us to share with our membership after the passing of her husband. I've typed out the message for easier reading. A photo of the actual card is below....

May 12, 2020

Residents and Community Leaders Showed Their Appreciation To First Responders Including A Raucous Stop At The Nassau County Correctional Facility! Dear COBA Members; Fantastic Community Parade earlier tonight supporting Nassau County's First Responders. Tonight's Parade hosted by...

May 11, 2020

Dear COBA Members; Please be advised that COBA has directed our Workers Comp Attorneys to reach out to our Members in order to touch base and advise them on any and all Workers Comp questions related to them testing positive for COVID-19. If you receive a phone call from any...

May 7, 2020

Dear COBA Members/Retirees; The Nassau County Sheriff's Dept Medical Unit, both Uniformed and Civilian are conducting a "Food Drive for the Needy" of our local communities. They are asking for donations of Non-Perishable food items. Collection boxes will be placed...

May 6, 2020

Dear COBA Members; Earlier tonight, the Nursing Staff from the Emergency Room at NYU Winthrop Hospital in Mineola sent a delicious dinner to the Jail for our Correction Officers, from Antonio's Italian-American Deli in Malverne. They did this in honor of National Correction Officers...

May 6, 2020

Dear COBA Members; COBA has secured a large donation of 500 hard plastic face shields from a gracious donor who works in the medical field but wishes to remain anonymous. On behalf of every Nassau County Correction Officer, we cannot thank this donor enough for looking out for our members...

May 4, 2020

Dear COBA Members; As discussed by County Executive Laura Curran over the past several weeks, COVID-19 Antibody (Serologic) Testing is now available on a voluntary basis for all Essential Nassau County Workers. This testing is solely to see if you have antibodies for COVID-19 in your...

May 4, 2020

Dear COBA Members: Big Thank You to Nassau Correction Officer Antonio Cuevas (Transportation) and his buddies NYPD Officer Austin Glickman and NYFD Fireman Kevin Bernstein, all from the organization "Law Enforcement Officers Weekend" for delivering a delicious dinner...

May 4, 2020

Dear COBA Members: COBA along with other County Unions, the Sheriffs Dept and Police Dept are all actively working together on a protocol for all of our First Responders to obtain County sponsored and Northwell Health administered COVID-19 Rapid Antibody Testing. A trial run...

May 1, 2020

Dear COBA Members: In the last few days the media has reported that the NYS Pension Fund is putting $50 million toward Paycheck Protection Program loans for small businesses harmed by the coronavirus pandemic. State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli also said he is seeking permission...

April 30, 2020