CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 24, 2012	Jun. 26, 2011	Jun. 24, 2012	Jun. 26, 2011
Net loss	$ (88,176)	$ (119,823)	$ (46,099)	$ (114,597)
Other comprehensive (loss)/income, before tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(6,712)	699	(4,399)	8,444
Unrealized derivative gain on cash-flow hedge of equity method investment	0	0	1,143	77
Unrealized (loss)/gain on available-for-sale security	(3,425)	0	3,589	0
Adjustments related to pension and postretirement benefits obligation	0	0	(16,090)	0
Amortization of unrecognized amounts included in pension and postretirement benefits obligation	5,888	4,030	11,771	8,643
Total pension and postretirement benefits obligation	5,888	4,030	(4,319)	8,643
Other comprehensive (loss)/income, before tax	(4,249)	4,729	(3,986)	17,164
Income tax benefit/(expense)	1,618	(2,029)	1,753	(6,981)
Other comprehensive (loss)/income, net of tax	(2,631)	2,700	(2,233)	10,183
Comprehensive loss	(90,807)	(117,123)	(48,332)	(104,414)
Comprehensive loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest	27	105	80	298
Comprehensive loss attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders	$ (90,780)	$ (117,018)	$ (48,252)	$ (104,116)