Nina Pineda
Nina's live reporting has taken her from the center of some of the worst natural disasters in the United States, Hurricane Katrina and Superstorm Sandy, to some of the country's most historic moments - the inauguration of President Barack Obama and the attacks on 9/11.
Nina's reports on September 11, 2001 from underneath the World Trade Center Towers helped earn Nina and her colleagues at WABC and ABC News the prestigious Peabody Award for Excellence in Journalism. The dusty red outfit she wore, a red suit and black shoes along with a clip reel of her reports are forever a part of our national history, preserved in a Smithsonian exhibit on 9/11 through the Senator John Heinz History Center in her hometown, Pittsburgh, PA.
Active in the Tri-State charity community, participates in fundraisers for various Asian American and Women's organizations, including the New York Asian Women's Center and the Women's Rights and Information Center where Nina serves on the Board of Trustee.
In 2013, Nina was a recipient of CUNY Asian Role Model of the Year Award. In 2014, Nina was honored by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs for her work helping victims of consumer fraud. In 2016, Nina was recognized by Bergen County's Executive Director for her work helping victims of crime in Bergen County.
Nina has appeared nationally on Prime Time Live, Live with Regis and Kelly and CNN. She is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Syracuse University and lives in Bergen County with her husband, John, raising 2 young daughters.
Nina's Stories
7 On Your Side helps NY man regain $60,000-a-year arthritis medication
It's hard enough for anyone to deal with debilitating arthritis. But Jim Rice really needs his fingers to work.
7 On Your Side warns of summer scam that can leave your travel rewards wiped out
There's a scam making the rounds this summer that begins with a cordial invitation in your email but can have devastating consequences on your travel rewards.
Beware of counterfeits and phishing scams amid Knicks, World Cup fever
Anyone buying gear should remember to check the website URL carefully. Anyone who makes a purchase on an imposter site should expect a low-quality knock-off or nothing at all.
7 On Your Side helps woman receiving needless traffic tickets
A Valley Stream woman receiving traffic tickets linked to license plates that were no longer hers was on the wrong end of a constant flow of citations and tolls.
Then and now: How do prices to watch the Knicks compare, plus food costs
Got some extra cash stuffed in your knickers? Well, you might want to party like it's 1999, but you're not going to spend like 1999, if you want to go game three at the Garden!
7 On Your Side helps single dad get overdue tax refund
After waiting eight months for his tax refund, single father Roberto Sanchez started to run into trouble when he and his kids, Destenie and Nathaniel, moved into their new Montague, NY house last summer.
Tips to save on gifts for dads and grads this June
7 On Your Side breaks down how to help stretch your dollar without sweating your gift-giving budget.
7 On Your Side helps family receive veteran father's pension after red tape battle
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Charlie Butkus was a hero, awarded a Purple Heart after being shot by the enemy while putting his life on the line to save another soldier in Korea.
7 On Your Side has tips for summer energy bill savings
Nina Pineda has tips for saving money this summer on electric bills.
ARKAI duo goes from Juilliard to Grammy win, powered by AAPI community support
Eyewitness News' Nina Pineda sat down with ARKAI to talk about their journey from Juilliard to the world stage and how the AAPI community helped launch the local musicians to global stardom.