(09/21/11) A new poll on several current issues, finds more New Yorkers support hydrofracking in the Marcellus shale region of upstate New York--and that the majority thinks expanding casino gambling in the state is a good idea. Karen DeWitt has the details:
The Quinnipiac University poll finds New Yorkers, as a
whole, support the natural gas drilling process by a 45 to 41%, because they
think the economic benefits outweigh any potential harm caused by hydro
fracking. But the poll finds voters in upstate, where the drilling would take
place, are against the practice 47% to 43% because they worry about possible
environmental consequences. New York City residents are evenly split on
drilling, while 56% of suburban voters back hydrofracking.
The survey also asked about expanding casino gambling in
New York, and found that 64% are in favor. But nearly the same number, 63%, say
more gambling outlets will fuel more gambling addicts.
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