For 40 years, this Staten Islander answered the call. On her last day, it’s business as usual

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — On her final day on the job — April 30, 2026 — Staten Islander Angela Ciocia, 63, isn’t pausing for ceremony.

After more than four decades spent answering calls that rarely came at convenient times — in the middle of the night and in the chaos of emergencies — the senior paramedic is focused on finishing what’s in front of her.

There are reports to finish, loose ends to tie up, a routine to honor one last time…

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