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Morgenthau says Manhattan's murder rate is down 90 percent since he took office in 1975, and its decline has outpaced the other boroughs. Yesterday, he thanked public officials and lawmakers – both past and present – and said the secret to his success was integrity and hard work.

"Every case is important to the victim, so there's no ‘most important case’ and there's no ‘least important case,’” Morgenthau said. “I'm sure I've had some disappointments, but I'm not worrying about that. I guess the case that I get most satisfaction is when people say, 'you know, you can't win that case.’”

The 90-year-old wished his successor Cy Vance luck and says he'll soon take a vacation to celebrate his retirement.

It's also the last day in office for retiring Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta.

Today, one of his final calls to duty will be to dedicate a new headquarters for Rescue 3 in the Bronx.

He'll be joined by incoming Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano.

The pair presided over an FDNY promotion ceremony yesterday.

Scoppetta is stepping down after eight years on the job to pursue teaching opportunities.

"Certainly I'll miss the Fire Department," he said. "I'll miss everybody in the department, and while there's some sadness I can't deny, I have absolutely no regrets and I think it's time to move on."

City Comptroller William Thompson, Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum and 12 City Council members are also closing chapters in their political careers.