EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The New York Times Companies Supplemental Retirement and Investment Plan

New York, New York

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (333-156475) of The New York Times Company of our report dated June 28, 2012, relating to the financial statements and supplemental schedule of The New York Times Companies Supplemental Retirement and Investment Plan which appears in this annual report on Form 11-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

/s/ BDO USA, LLP

New York, New York

June 28, 2012