CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss)	$ (12,440)	$ (24,287)	$ (1,527)	$ (825)
Other comprehensive income/(loss), before tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(6,581)	3,261	(7,163)	1,497
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale security	0	1,022	0	908
Pension and postretirement benefits obligation	29,877	6,597	43,471	21,454
Other comprehensive income, before tax	23,296	10,880	36,308	23,859
Income tax expense	9,410	4,196	14,551	9,648
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	13,886	6,684	21,757	14,211
Comprehensive income/(loss)	1,446	(17,603)	20,230	13,386
Comprehensive (income)/loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest	(59)	61	(41)	304
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders	$ 1,387	$ (17,542)	$ 20,189	$ 13,690