UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the

Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on May 4, 2016.

		THE NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY
	620 EIGHTH AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10018 ATTENTION: CORPORATE SECRETARY

Meeting Information

Meeting Type:            Annual

For holders as of:      March 7, 2016

Date:   May 4, 2016            Time: 9:00 a.m., Eastern Time

Location:    The New York Times Building

                    620 Eighth Avenue, 15th Floor

                    New York, NY 10018

You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company.

This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).

We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.

See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.

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How to Access the Proxy Materials

	Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: 1. NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING AND PROXY STATEMENT          2. ANNUAL REPORT How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:
	1) BY INTERNET:	www.proxyvote.com
	2) BY TELEPHONE:	1-800-579-1639
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	*   If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) in the subject line. Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before April 20, 2016 to facilitate timely delivery.
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Voting Items

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following:
1.	Election of Directors
	Class A Nominees:
	01)    Raul E. Cesan
	02)    Joichi Ito
	03)    Dara Khosrowshahi
	04)    James A. Kohlberg
	05)    Rebecca Van Dyck
The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal:
3.	Ratification of the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as auditors

        NOTE:   In their discretion, the proxies are authorized to vote on such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.

*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the

Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on May 4, 2016.

		THE NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY
	620 EIGHTH AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10018 ATTENTION: CORPORATE SECRETARY

Meeting Information

Meeting Type:            Annual

For holders as of:      March 7, 2016

Date:   May 4, 2016            Time: 9:00 a.m., Eastern Time

Location:    The New York Times Building

                    620 Eighth Avenue, 15th Floor

                    New York, NY 10018

You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company.

This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).

We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.

See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.

—   Before You Vote   —

How to Access the Proxy Materials

	Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: 1. NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING AND PROXY STATEMENT          2. ANNUAL REPORT How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:
	1) BY INTERNET:	www.proxyvote.com
	2) BY TELEPHONE:	1-800-579-1639
	3) BY E-MAIL*:	sendmaterial@proxyvote.com
	*   If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) in the subject line. Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before April 20, 2016 to facilitate timely delivery.
	—  How To Vote  — Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
	Vote In Person: At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares.
	Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow available and follow the instructions.
	Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card.

Voting Items

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following:
1.	Election of Directors
	Class B Nominees:
	01)      Robert E. Denham	06)      Brian P. McAndrews
	02)      Michael Golden	07)      Arthur Sulzberger, Jr.
	03)      Steven B. Green	08)      Mark Thompson
	04)      Carolyn D. Greenspon	09)      Doreen A. Toben
	05)      Ellen R. Marram
The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal:
2.	Advisory vote to approve executive compensation
The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal:
3.	Ratification of the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as auditors

      NOTE:   In their discretion, the proxies are authorized to vote on such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.