http://www.cobanc.org Copyright 2013 Syntax Communications During their annual awards dinner, the Nassau County Bar Association presented the prestigious Peter T. Affatato Court Employee of the Year award to Nassau County Supreme Court Court Clerk Specialist Philip Costa. This annual award is presented to a court employee who exemplifies the professionalism and personal ethics of the court system and the legal community. Phil’s extensive knowledge of the civil practice law combined with his dedication and impeccable work ethic made him the ideal candidate for this outstanding recognition. The Court Officers Benevolent Association is proud to have one of its members recognized for the outstanding work that is done each and every day to ensure the Nassau County court system is functioning effectively during these adverse times. Congratulations to Phil Costa on this well deserved recognition. http://www.cobanc.org/News/Story.aspx?id=10635 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The members of the Court Officers Benevolent Association of Nassau County are trained to protect and serve those using the Nassau County courts system. That training was put to the test on March 11, 2013 when an anonymous caller phoned 911 with a bomb threat to the Nassau County District Courthouse located at 99 Main St. in Hempstead. Putting their own safety aside, the COBANC court officers calmly and safely evacuated more than 1,200 people inside the courthouse. Once the evacuation was complete, the officers remained inside the building and conducted a thorough and extensive search of the entire courthouse, looking for suspicious packages and anything out of the ordinary. Once it was determined that there was no real threat, the COBANC court officers allowed everyone to re-enter the courthouse and normal activity was resumed. “Our members are well-trained and regularly drilled in the safety and security procedures needed to protect those using the Nassau County courts system,” stated COBANC President Cynthia L. Bohanan. “Those entering the Nassau County courts can be assured that they will always respond quickly and professionally, and that they consider safety and security their number one priority. I am very proud of all of our members who responded so quickly to this potential disaster.” http://www.cobanc.org/News/Story.aspx?id=9683 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT More than 300 COBANC members and their guests were on hand for the annual holiday party on Dec. 14 at the Irish-American Hall in Mineola. At this years’ event we honored COBANC Past-President John Clancy with a distinguished service award. Former Delegates, Nancy Furlong (Commissioner of Jurors) and Margaret Mausberg (Family Court) earned distinguished service awards. Senior Court Clerk Maryann Camilleri (Family Court), Resource Coordinator Nicole Dempsey (County Court), Court Analyst Hazel Hughes (Supreme Court), Microfilm Supervisor Gladys Taylor (Surrogates Court), NYSCO Sgt. David Wallitsch (Family Court) and NYSCO Michael Riveiro (District Court), Janet Walsh (Family Court) and Stephen Mahon (Family Court) were the recipients of merit awards in recognition of outstanding professionalism in the line of duty and outstanding contributions to the local community. Medals for meritorious service, in recognition of acts performed in the line of duty that demonstrated alertness, initiative or exceptionally good judgment, were presented to SCO Vincent Averso (MSP Unit), Gary Mazur (NYSCO, MSP Unit), Israel Medina (NYSCO, District Court), Joan Pearsall (NYSCO, MSP Unit) and Mark Pullo (NYSCO, MSP Unit). A medal for medical life-saving is presented to COBANC employees who aid a person or persons in medical distress went to Senior Court Clerk, Kenneth Hoglund.(County Court) The evening was a way to celebrate all of our members, especially those members who went above and beyond the call of duty. http://www.cobanc.org/News/Story.aspx?id=8595 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT COBANC would like to congratulate four of our members who were recently honored by the Nassau County Courts in conjunction with the Long Island Hispanic Bar Association, the Nassau County Women's Bar Association and the Nassau County Bar Association. Sgt. Francisco Meneses - County Court Charlie Bahamonde - Management analyst Supreme Court Officer Israel (Izzy) Medina - District Court Officer Milagros Mendez - Family Court Pictured from left to right: Sgt. Francisco Meneses, Mr. Charlie Bahamonde, Officer Israel Medina, Officer Milagros Mendez, Anthony Jimenez (COJ), Hempstead High School students, David Mejias, Esq. and Hon. Anthony Marano. http://www.cobanc.org/News/Story.aspx?id=7390 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT On Tuesday, April 27, 2009, the bomb squad responded to an alleged bomb threat at the Nassau County Supreme Court. The courthouse was quickly and successfully evacuated and the bomb squad swept the building. All were able to return to the building by the afternoon. http://www.cobanc.org/News/Story.aspx?id=179 Sat, 02 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Welcome to our new site!! http://www.cobanc.org/News/Story.aspx?id=122 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT