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Westchester Community College—Associate's degree in liberal arts
Data last updated 10/27/2026
Diamant Hysenaj is an Albanian-American entrepreneur who was born in Gjakova, Kosovo, fled war in 1991, and joined his father in the South Bronx at age nine. He founded DCG New York Inc., a real estate development and construction management firm in downtown Manhattan, at age 22 after earlier jobs including lifeguard, paperboy, car sales, driving, and construction work. He is running as the Republican candidate for New York's 14th Congressional District.
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Diamant Hysenaj’s public healthcare platform is limited but centers on lowering healthcare costs. He says he would reduce waste and fraud, direct savings to patients rather than insurance companies, and expand non-government-funded healthcare options.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Hysenaj’s campaign lists lowering healthcare costs as a priority for NY-14 voters.
SourceHysenaj’s plan says he would lower healthcare costs by getting rid of waste and fraud and giving savings back to the people rather than insurance companies.
SourceIn a Bronx Times profile, Hysenaj’s stated interests included increasing non-government-funded healthcare options.
SourceDiamant Hysenaj's publicly stated Economy & Jobs platform emphasizes pro-small-business policies, including reducing regulation and taxes, expanding access to funding and training, and creating jobs through entrepreneurship and commercial-corridor revitalization. Available public sources show a limited economic platform focused on cutting red tape and bringing more resources to NY-14 rather than detailed federal bill proposals.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Hysenaj says he supports creating an environment where small businesses can grow by reducing burdensome regulations, lowering taxes for small business owners, expanding access to funding and training programs, and bringing jobs and innovation back to the district.
SourceA candidate-position tracker reports that Hysenaj supports small businesses and job creation by cutting red tape and reducing government overreach.
SourceDiamant Hysenaj supports what he calls a "tough but fair" immigration system, emphasizing secure borders while also speeding citizenship for law-abiding immigrants. He frames the issue through his own immigrant background and says immigration policy should strengthen local NY-14 neighborhoods.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Hysenaj says he would demand an immigration system that is "tough but fair," combining enforcement with legal pathways.
SourceHysenaj supports secure borders as part of his stated immigration platform.
SourceHysenaj calls for faster citizenship for law-abiding immigrants, citing the long paperwork process and years of waiting that immigrants face.
SourceA Bronx Times candidate profile reported that Hysenaj's main interests include reforming legal immigration.
SourceDiamant Hysenaj's publicly stated Climate & Energy platform is limited but supportive of cleaner public transportation and sustainable energy infrastructure as part of broader housing and infrastructure upgrades. No congressional bills apply because Hysenaj is not a sitting member of Congress.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Hysenaj says he would advocate for infrastructure upgrades including cleaner public transportation for NY-14 neighborhoods.
SourceHysenaj's campaign states support for sustainable energy systems as part of modern infrastructure investments.
SourceDiamant Hysenaj’s education-related platform emphasizes improving public education through a family-centered agenda, expanding child care and after-school programs, and investing in youth/community facilities. He has not provided detailed questionnaire answers on federal education governance or foreign funding of education in the voter-guide sources found.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Hysenaj’s campaign says he supports practical solutions to improve public education as part of a broader Families First agenda for New York families.
SourceHysenaj’s campaign states that it wants to increase access to child care and after-school programs so parents have more resources and choices for raising well-educated children.
SourceHysenaj told the Bronx Times that funding should go toward community projects such as new youth facilities, community centers, and sports centers to keep children engaged and out of trouble.
SourceDiamant Hysenaj frames public safety as a core local priority, emphasizing safer streets, stronger neighborhoods, and youth/community investments intended to keep children engaged and out of trouble. His campaign also links safety to a tougher but fair immigration system that includes secure borders and faster citizenship for law-abiding immigrants.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Hysenaj's campaign lists "Safe Streets and strong neighborhoods" among his priorities and says he is running to improve public safety in NY-14.
SourceHysenaj's campaign plan includes a public-safety plank titled "Safe Streets" with the stated goal that children can play outside again.
SourceHysenaj told the Bronx Times that funding should go toward youth facilities and community centers, including sports centers, to keep children engaged in their community and out of trouble.
SourceHysenaj's campaign plan says he would demand an immigration system that is "tough but fair," including secure borders, faster citizenship for law-abiding immigrants, and support for neighborhoods.
SourceBronx Times
https://www.bxtimes.com/ny-14-republican-diamant-hysenaj-challenges-aoc/Fetched: biography, education, professional background
Dielli | The Sun
https://gazetadielli.com/diamant-hysenaj-the-albanian-running-for-u-s-congress/Fetched: biography, age, hometown
Fetched: location, education, professional background
FEC API
https://api.open.fec.gov/v1/candidate/H6NY14251/totals/Fetched: totalRaised, totalSpent, cashOnHand
New York Republican State Committee
https://nygop.org/nygop-chair-ed-cox-endorses-diamant-hysenaj-in-ny-14/Fetched: endorsements
Gonzalo Duran / Bronx Conservative Party announcement
https://www.gonzaloduran.nyc/bronx-conservative-party-endorse-republican-candidates-for-2026/Fetched: endorsements
Diamant Hysenaj campaign plan page
https://votefordiamant.com/diamants-plan-for-ny-14Fetched: issuePositions
The Lobby News - New York's 14th District, 2026
https://www.thelobbynews.com/2026-midterms/new-york/14th-districtFetched: issuePositions
Diamant Hysenaj for Congress
https://votefordiamant.com/diamants-plan-for-ny-14Fetched: issuePositions
Branch
https://www.branch.vote/races/2026-new-york-general-election-ny-state-us-representative-ny-congressional-14/candidates/diamant-hysenajFetched: issuePositions
Bronx Times candidate interview/article
https://www.bxtimes.com/ny-14-republican-diamant-hysenaj-challenges-aoc/Fetched: issuePositions
Branch candidate profile
https://branch.vote/races/2026-new-york-general-election-ny-state-us-representative-ny-congressional-14/candidates/diamant-hysenajFetched: issuePositions
Diamant Hysenaj campaign plan
https://votefordiamant.com/diamants-plan-for-ny-14Fetched: issuePositions