50 Years Plus for Brooklyn Bus Operator

Flatbush Chairman Richard Thorne spearheaded the drive to honor Cristo, who received two plaques and was praised by many at the event.

“He’s been through it all, good times and bad times,” TA Surface Vice President JP Patafio said. “Blackouts. Strikes. Superstorm Sandy, you name it. He always comes to work. His attendance is great.”

TWU Local 100 President Tony Utano, Recording Secretary LaTonya Crisp, MTA Acting Chairman Janno Lieber and Interim NYC Transit President Craig Cipriano joined the festivities along with about 100 Bus Operators.