CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 23, 2012	Sep. 25, 2011	Sep. 23, 2012	Sep. 25, 2011
Net income/(loss)	$ 2,261	$ 15,468	$ (43,838)	$ (99,129)
Other comprehensive income, before tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	3,251	(5,186)	(1,148)	3,258
Unrealized derivative gain on cash-flow hedge of equity method investment	0	726	1,143	803
Unrealized (loss)/gain on available-for-sale security	(2,338)	0	1,251	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	5,999	17,659	14,642
Total pension and postretirement benefits obligation	(5,888)	(5,999)	(1,569)	(14,642)
Other comprehensive income, before tax	6,801	1,539	2,815	18,703
Income tax expense	2,568	857	815	7,838
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	4,233	682	2,000	10,865
Comprehensive income/(loss)	6,494	16,150	(41,838)	(88,264)
Comprehensive loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest	21	217	101	515
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders	$ 6,515	$ 16,367	$ (41,737)	$ (87,749)