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 car owners after dealership fails to provide titles
Route 59 Motors in Nanuet didn't provide vehicle titles to three of our viewers who emailed 7 On Your Side for help.
More than 80 million set to travel this Thanksgiving holiday
AAA is projecting nearly 80 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more between Tuesday, November 26, and Monday, December 2.
7 On Your Side helps get couple reimbursed for paid-in-full honeymoon never booked by agent
A Long Island couple wanted to use a local business to book their honeymoon figuring a travel agent would know all the special places. But, days before departure, they say the agent took the money and didn't book the trip.
7 On Your Side helps Queens nurse get paycheck owed for 9 months
Claudia Gordon is a nurse anesthetist and had been waiting for her paycheck to come for nine months.
7 On Your Side's tips for donating safely this Veterans Day
If you are inspired to give to charity this Veterans Day, 7 On Your Side wants to make sure you know how to have your donations end up in the right place.
7 On Your Side helps Janis Joplin experience band get paid for gig
For months, one of the owners kept promising in emails to make good on the $2,300 rubber check, but 50 days out from their sold-out show, they did not receive a dime.
Death mix-up leaves Staten Island family in anguish on Halloween morning
A case of mistaken identity gave a family on Staten Island the scare of their lives on Halloween morning, when police arrived at their door to deliver tragic news.
Best bets for shopping in November and on Black Friday, and what to skip
Happy November! The countdown to Thanksgiving and Black Friday begins now. For many, it's already time to crank up the holiday music and bust out the egg nog.
NYPD investigating viral Belt Parkway crash as possible insurance fraud
Police say the crash was designed to get insurance money, but also eventually makes the victim's insurance more expensive.
How to get savings on Halloween costumes and events | 7 On Your Side
Halloween is just days away, so it's time to solidify those costumes and stock up on candy.