New York & Company, Inc. (NYSE:NWY), a specialty apparel chain with 541 stores open, today announced that the Company will release first quarter fiscal year 2012 results after the market closes on Thursday, May 17, 2012. The Company will conduct a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the same day to discuss its first quarter fiscal year 2012 results. The call will be hosted by Greg Scott, Chief Executive Officer, and Sheamus Toal, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Investors and analysts interested in participating in the call are invited to dial (888) 554-1431 and reference conference ID number 5542541 approximately ten minutes prior to the start of the call. The conference call will also be web-cast live at www.nyandcompany.com. A replay of this call will be available at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time on May 17, 2012 until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on May 24, 2012 and can be accessed by dialing (877) 870-5176 and entering conference ID number 5542541.

About New York & Company

New York & Company, Inc. is a leading specialty retailer of women's fashion apparel and accessories, and the modern wear-to-work destination for women, providing perfectly fitting pants and NY Style that is feminine, polished, on-trend and versatile—all at an amazing value. The Company's proprietary branded New York & Company® merchandise is sold exclusively through its national network of retail stores and eCommerce store at www.nyandcompany.com. The Company currently operates 541 stores in 43 states. Additionally, certain product, press release and SEC filing information concerning the Company are available at the Company's website: www.nyandcompany.com.