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 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.
How to budget with credit cards and buy now, pay later options
Splitting up payments and turning to credit can buy time between paychecks, but you need to be smart about both.
7 On Your Side: Sports fan gets stolen rent money back
When TV sports marketer Courtney Becker couldn't get her money back, she contacted a totally different kind of housing authority -- 7 On Your Side.
Jersey mom gets 7 On Your Side to help with 'Dancing With The Stars' ticket snafu
When a young fan and her mom couldn't access their tickets to the live tour of "Dancing With The Stars," they knew who has all the right moves, and called Nina Pineda and 7 On Your Side.
May deals arrive early ahead of key holidays
As May kicks off, shoppers can expect a surge of discounts tied to Mother's Day and Memorial Day, making it a strong month to plan ahead for gifts and home upgrades.
Tax Refund 2026: What to Do With Your Money When It Arrives - 7 On Your Side
Before you treat your tax refund like free money, 7 On Your Side's Nina Pineda has some options on how to make this money work for you.
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.