Taking a cue from former gubernatorial candidate and "karate master" Jimmy McMillan, Assemblyman Jim Tedisco, R-Schenectady/Saratoga, released a statement today that "the property taxes are too damn high!"

The release is framed as a reaction to the Assembly's passage of rent regulations yesterday.

"Some may be outraged about the cost of rent in New York City, but there’s no doubt about it, New York State’s property taxes are too damn high!" Tedisco said in the release.

"If the Assembly can protect rent-controlled apartments in Manhattan then it has the time to bring tax cap legislation to the Floor for an up or down vote before the month is up."