The New York Times Company (NYT) 8-K Departure of Directors or Certain Officers

Exhibit 99.1

Joichi Ito Resigns From The New York Times Company Board of Directors

NEW YORK, September 7, 2019 – The New York Times Company announced today that Joichi Ito has resigned from its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

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Contacts

For Media: Danielle Rhoades Ha,212-556-8719;danielle.rhoades-ha@nytimes.com

For Investors: Harlan Toplitzky,212-556-7775; harlan.toplitzky@nytimes.com