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 frees woman's inherited Mercedes stuck in DMV lien limbo
Part of a woman's aunt's estate was a 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320. But, the car was never driven because the title transfer kept running into roadblocks.
7 On Your Side's tips to identify vacation rental scams
7 On Your Side has the warning signs you need to know so you don't get duped out of your summer vacation rental.
7 On Your Side: Wedded couple receive missing marriage license
A Bergen County couple tied the knot nearly two years ago, but could "knot" tie down their paperwork. Nina Pineda helped them out.
Special needs teacher gets backpay with help from 7 On Your Side
When the paychecks stopped coming for a special needs provider in the Bronx, she called 7 On Your Side for some special help of her own.
7 On Your Side: What's up with WhatsApp? New phishing scam going around
Scammers are eager to break into your accounts and steal your contacts list using new scam method via WhatsApp.
7 On Your Side helps mom get reimbursed for lost luggage, medical equipment
Patty Werner-Els headed to Europe to support her son's Berlin marathon run -- but after landing at JFK Airport, her luggage and CPAP machine never showed. Nina Pineda helped her out.
Enjoy summer break without breaking the bank with 7 On Your Side
Travel experts say the summer of 2026 could be a tricky one, with economic uncertainty, higher oil prices and global tensions affecting peak travel season.
7 On Your Side shares tips on what to do with clothes after a cleanout: Sell, trade or donate
After organizing your closet, the next question is what to do with the items you no longer want. There are several ways to turn those pieces into extra cash, or make sure they don't go to waste.
Top 10 most popular jobs blooming in New York City this spring
If you're looking for a fresh start this season, how about springing into a new job?
7 On Your Side: Single mom gets back stolen disability benefits
After her disability benefits were stolen, a single mom reached out to 7 On Your Side and Nina Pineda for help.