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 couple get full refund after wedding was canceled during COVID pandemic
A couple whose wedding was canceled during the COVID-19 pandemic still hadn't received a refund from the venue 5 years later until they called 7 On Your Side.
7 On Your Side helps family get vacation refund after death of 11-year-old foster son
7 On Your Side helped a family get a refund on their cruise after the tragic death of their 11-year-old foster son.
Tax tips that could help you earn commonly missed credits during filing season | 7 On Your Side
If you're a procrastinator like some of us, before you file that return, don't forget about certain write-offs to claim commonly missed credits. 7 On Your Side breaks down some tips to keep in mind.
How to protect your password from hackers | 7 On Your Side
Your password is online gold! It's the major firewall between hackers and your life. It protects your bank, medical, and social media accounts.
7 On Your Side shares how to find last-minute spring break travel deals
If you're looking for a last-minute getaway but can't afford to have spring break travel plans breaking the bank, 7 On Your Side has ways to save and find deals from the area.
7 On Your Side gets kidney donor $11K tax refund check after name mistake
There is a little over a month left to submit your 2024 taxes, but a woman on Long Island was caught in the middle of a 2023 tax nightmare.
Woman gets college tuition refund after withdrawing from classes amid cancer battle | 7 On Your Side
Wallace has always dreamed of opening her own assisted-living facility, and so two years ago she applied for her master's degree in public administration at John Jay College.
7 On Your Side gets home down payment back for couple after 5 years
A house was not on the market but somehow the Queens home was allegedly sold by a Brooklyn realtor.
Senator Schumer sounding alarm on proposal to remove overdraft fee protection for bankers
A rule limiting the amount of overdraft fees that a bank can charge is on the chopping block in Washington, D.C. this week, and Senator Chuck Schumer says it's all happening away from the public eye.
7 On Your Side gets back payment due to African drumming and dance teachers
As we wrap up celebrating Black History Month, a Brooklyn family teaching African dance and drumming in public schools lost its rhythm after not getting paid for nearly seven months.