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
Missing moving company cargo discovered in Fairfield, New Jersey trash bins
After a series of reports and growing complaints against a Fairfield, New Jersey moving company, people claiming to be customers were alarmed to learn items were being thrown in the trash.
Healthcare saving hacks to consider before November's open enrollment
As insurance costs continue to rise, coupled with recent changes to the Affordable Care Act, some of the subsidies people count on have been rescinded. So how do you save money on healthcare?
Single mom turns to 7 On Your Side for help with son's health care coverage as he fights cancer
With nowhere else to turn, the Jersey City mom sent an SOS to 7 On Your Side.
7 On Your Side helps Jersey City family with lost credit card payment
For some people, retiring isn't about the work you leave behind but finally having time to build the life you've dreamed about.
7 On Your Side shares tips on Connecticut's tax-free week on clothing
Connecticut is the only state in the Tri-State area still offering a statewide sales tax-free week, after New York ended its program and New Jersey later followed.
7 On Your Side helps Army veteran with mistaken vehicle identification
After providing proof and appealing with no victory, the private was not accepting defeat, so she called 7 On Your Side.
Tips to save money booking your next vacation or when plans get disrupted
This year, lower fares normally seen in September and October aren't going to be as frequent as last year.
7 On Your Side helps New Jersey man get flooding claims payout
7 On Your Side has been following a Roselle, New Jersey, resident's ordeal for years whose property has somehow been in and out of a flood zone.
Westchester couple turns to 7 On Your Side to help retrieve retirement funds from New York State
A Westchester couple had to put their retirement plans on pause when a state employee couldn't roll over her retirement for over a year.