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):  January 24, 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 January 24, 2006, The New York Times Company (the "Company") issued
a press release announcing the Company's earnings for the year and fourth
quarter ended December 25, 2005. On January 24, 2006, the Company also issued a
press release announcing the Company's revenues for December 2005. 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 January 24, 2006

         Exhibit 99.2      The New York Times Company December Revenues Press
                           Release dated January 24, 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:  January 24, 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 
                  January 24, 2006

Exhibit 99.2      The New York Times Company December Revenues Press Release 
                  dated January 24, 2006