Our Governor Paterson already has backed off from his push to legalize gay marriage in New York, but here’s some medicine for what’s ailing ya: medical marijuana. Two state lawmakers have introduced a bill to legalize the wacky weed in NY for people who toke for medicinal purposes. If it passes, “people suffering from specific diseases such as cancer or HIV-related ills could obtain a certification from their doctor that would allow them to possess up to 2-1/2 ounces of marijuana and up to 12 plants.” Sounds like a pipe dream? “I think we’ve got by far the best chance we’ve ever had,” says Assemblyman Gottfried, one of the bill’s backers. I’ll smoke to that.