COBA Members: On Oct. 1st NYS implemented it's new "Raise the Age Law" where 16 yr olds in 2018 then 17 yr olds in 2019 will not be held in Correctional Facilities for committing certain crimes in NYS any longer. Welcome to Progressive New York. On Oct...

October 8, 2018

To All COBA 9/11 Responders: Several months ago COBA conducted a Registration Seminar with our 9/11 Liaison from Mt. Sinai Hospital. It was a very informative and successful gathering for our Members/Retirees who responded to NYC and other various sites after the 9/11 attacks in...

August 14, 2018

Dear COBA Members; Late today we received US District Court Judge Joanna Seybert's decision on our Motion to Reconsider her denial of the NIFA Lawsuit. Judge Seybert denied all of Nassau's Unions' motions for reconsideration. In her decision, she ruled that...

August 8, 2018

Absentee Ballots are available starting today for members who are using an Entitlement (COMP/ VAC, Off in the book) on Friday August 17th 2018 See a Member of the Election Committee for an Absentee Ballot Ed Firth 2-4500 Plt 6 Chris Passarella 2 -4290 Plt 6 Patrick Manganaro 2-...

August 2, 2018

To All 9/11 Responders: Below is a message from Rupa Bhattacharyya, released today on the Second Anniversary of her appointment as September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Special Master. Ms. Bhattacharyya, along with Deputy Special Masters Stefanie Langsam, Jordan Feldman, and the entire...

July 25, 2018

(1) Board of Delegate Position - Term Ending 12/31/19 The person who receives the most votes, the term will begin immediately. Candidate order was selected by lottery by the Election Committee Candidates Brian Dolan Jonathan Donohue Jumar Gore Adrian Campdonica Michael McCann..

July 13, 2018

(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