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New Haven tax committee moves to approve relief for long‑running nonprofit radio station pending assessor review
Summary
The Tax Committee reviewed a request from Radio Ambuana (Proudhon Inc.) over a lapse in city filings that led to loss of property tax‑exempt status. Members voted to approve relief in principle and discussed contingent forgiveness or a payment window pending provisional acceptance by the assessor.
The New Haven Tax Committee voted Nov. 25 to advance a request by Radio Ambuana (filed as Proudhon Inc.) seeking relief after a lapse in local tax‑exemption paperwork that led to a large property tax bill and interest.
Abraham Hernandez, appearing for the organization, and board president Ricky De Jesus told the committee the station has operated at 261 Portage Street since 1997 and has long provided services to the Hispanic community. "We've always been a 501c3," Richard de Asos said when asked about federal and state nonprofit recognition.
City staff told the committee the organization failed to file a required M‑3…
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