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):   July 15, 2003

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)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

229 West 43d Street, New York, New York 10036
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

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

ITEM 7.    Financial Statements and Exhibits

The following exhibits are furnished pursuant to Item 12:

Exhibit 99.1 The New York Times Company Earnings Press Release dated July 15, 2003
Exhibit 99.2 The New York Times Company Newspaper Advertising Revenue Press Release dated July 15, 2003

ITEM 9.    Regulation FD Disclosure

On July 15, 2003, The New York Times Company issued a press release announcing the Company's earnings for the quarter ended June 29, 2003. On July 15, 2003, the Company also issued a press release announcing the Company's newspaper advertising revenue for the quarter ended June 29, 2003. Copies of these press releases are furnished with this report as exhibits to this Form 8-K. The information contained in this report is being furnished pursuant to Item 12 under Item 9 of Form 8-K.

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: July 15, 2003 By:    /s/ Rhonda L. Brauer
          ______________________________
          Rhonda L. Brauer
        Secretary and Senior Counsel