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He grew up visiting New York’s landmarks. Now he runs one.

Delfin Ortiz hopes to turn famous New Year's Eve site into an everyday destination
Delfin Ortiz, shown on One Times Square's observation desk, wants to lure visitors to the building he runs all year long. (Andria Cheng/CoStar)
Delfin Ortiz, shown on One Times Square's observation desk, wants to lure visitors to the building he runs all year long. (Andria Cheng/CoStar)
CoStar News
August 7, 2026 | 1:15 P.M.

A New York native, Delfin Ortiz grew up visiting landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building and the American Museum of Natural History. Now he's turning another one, the site of the New Year's Eve ball drop, into a year-round destination.

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