New Yorkers favor medical marijuana, poll says

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - A new poll reports half of New York voters support legalizing the use of marijuana for medical purposes.

The Siena Research Institute shows 50 percent back legalization, while 41 percent are opposed and 9 percent say they don't have enough information.

The support falls heavily along political lines. 72 percent of those who support legalization consider themselves liberal. Meanwhile, over 60 percent of those opposed are conservative.