UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 17, 2012

NEW YORK & COMPANY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE		1-32315		33-1031445
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

450 West 33rd Street
5th Floor
New York, New York 10001
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)

(212) 884-2000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On May 17, 2012, New York & Company, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing, among other things, its financial results for the first quarter ended April 28, 2012. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

On May 17, 2012, the Company issued a press release announcing that Christine Munnelly has been promoted to the position of Executive Vice President, Merchandising. Ms. Munnelly previously served as the Company’s Senior Vice President, Merchandising overseeing the Company’s Casual business. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press release issued on May 17, 2012 announcing first quarter 2012 financial results

99.2		Press release issued on May 17, 2012 announcing the appointment of Christine Munnelly to Executive Vice President, Merchandising

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	NEW YORK & COMPANY, INC.

		/s/ Sheamus Toal
Date: May 17, 2012	Name:	Sheamus Toal
	Title:	Executive Vice President and
		Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press release issued on May 17, 2012 announcing first quarter 2012 financial results

99.2		Press release issued on May 17, 2012 announcing the appointment of Christine Munnelly to Executive Vice President, Merchandising