UNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 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): July 22, 2010


The New York Times Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New York	1-5837	13-1102020
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

620 Eighth Avenue, New York, New York	10018
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:(212) 556-1234

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Item 2.02         Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

         On July 22, 2010, The New York Times Company (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the Company’s earnings for the second quarter of 2010.  

Item 9.01	Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)	Exhibits

Exhibit Number	Description
Exhibit 99.1	The New York Times Company Earnings Press Release dated July 22, 2010

SIGNATURES

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

		THE NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY
Date:	July 22, 2010	By:	/s/ Kenneth A. Richieri
			Kenneth A. Richieri
			Senior Vice President,
			General Counsel and Secretary

Exhibit List

Exhibit Number	Description
Exhibit 99.1	The New York Times Company Earnings Press Release dated July 22, 2010