For only the third time since 1941, Man hattan voters will select a new dis trict attorney; Robert Morgenthau, 90, is stepping down after a historic 35 years in office.
His legacy? Arguably the finest criminal-justice agency in the nation, one that has successfully pursued hundreds of critical prosecutions -- not just of violent criminals but in the areas of white-collar crimes and national security, as well.
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The Post today endorses the candidacy of Cyrus Vance Jr.
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[1] http://www.nypost.com/seven/08312009/postopinion/editorials/vance_for_manhattan_da_187321.htm
[2] http://www.nypost.com/seven/07202009/news/regionalnews/morgys_pick_has_big_plans_180259.htm