Exhibit 99.1

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

The undersigned hereby agree that they are filing this statement jointly pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k)(1). Each of them is responsible for the timely filing of such Schedule 13G and any amendments thereto, and for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning such person contained therein; but none of them is responsible for the completeness or accuracy of the information concerning the other persons making the filing, unless such person knows or has reason to believe that such information is inaccurate.

In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1) promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the undersigned hereby agree to the joint filing with each other on behalf of each of them of to such a statement on Schedule 13G with respect to the common stock of New York & Company, Inc. beneficially owned by each of them. This Joint Filing Agreement shall be included as an exhibit to such Schedule 13G.

Dated: February 13th, 2006
	BSMB/NYCG LLC
	By: Bear Stearns Merchant Manager II, LLC
	Its: Manager
	By: JDH Management LLC
	Its: Manager
	By:	/s/ John D. Howard
	Name: John D. Howard
	Title: President
	/s/ John D. Howard
	John D. Howard
	/s/ Richard P. Crystal
	Richard P. Crystal
	/s/ Ronald W. Ristau
	Ronald W. Ristau

/s/ Steven M. Newman
Steven M. Newman
/s/ Charlotte L. Neuville
Charlotte L. Neuville
/s/ Robert J. Luzzi
Robert J. Luzzi
LARA CRYSTAL 2004 TRUST
By:	/s/ Carole Crystal
Name: Carole Crystal
Its: Trustee
JESSICA CRYSTAL 2004 TRUST
By:	/s/ Carole Crystal
Name: Carole Crystal
Its: Trustee
IAN CRYSTAL 2004 TRUST
By:	/s/ Eugene Friedman
Name: Eugene Friedman
Its: Trustee
MEREDITH COHEN 2004 TRUST
By:	/s/ Eugene Friedman
Name: Eugene Friedman
Its: Trustee

RWR 2004 GRANTOR RETAINED ANNUITY TRUST
By:	/s/ Ronald W. Ristau
Name: Ronald W. Ristau
Its: Trustee
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST
By:		/s/ Eileen R. Heisman
Name:  Eileen R. Heisman
Title:   President and Chief Executive Officer