 Staunton’s death helped to inspire the New York State Department of Health to implement protocols in all New York hospitals to better identify and treat sepsis, and the creation of the Rory Staunton Foundation to educate the public about this infection, which is usually treatable if quickly diagnosed.The Jackson Heights Greenmarket, a farmer's market, opens on Sundays year-round in the park.Since 2004, Travers Park has been home to "Summer Sundays in the Park", a performance series that features a wide range of music, both in style and ethnicity.