SECURITIES 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): April 13, 2006
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                           The New York Times Company
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             (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)


New York                              1-5837                 13-1102020
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(State or Other Jurisdiction       (Commission              (IRS Employer
 of Incorporation)                 File Number)             Identification No.)


229 West 43rd Street, New York, New York                     10036
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)                     (Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 556-1234
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ITEM 2.02  Results of Operations and Financial Condition

     On April 13, 2006, The New York Times Company (the "Company") issued a
press release announcing the Company's earnings for the first quarter ended
March 26, 2006. On April 13, 2006, the Company also issued a press release
announcing the Company's revenues for March 2006. Copies of these press releases
are furnished as exhibits to this Form 8-K.


ITEM 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits

     (d) Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1     The New York Times Company Earnings Press Release
                  dated April 13, 2006

Exhibit 99.2     The New York Times Company March Revenues Press Release
                  dated April 13, 2006



                                    SIGNATURE

     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: April 13, 2006                       By: /s/ Rhonda L. Brauer
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                                               Rhonda L. Brauer
                                               Secretary and Corporate
                                               Governance Officer





                                  Exhibit List


Exhibit 99.1     The New York Times Company Earnings Press Release
                   dated April 13, 2006

Exhibit 99.2     The New York Times Company March Revenues Press Release
                   dated April 13, 2006