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 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.
7 On Your Side helps mother clear her name after someone was committing crimes, impersonating her
Patience Daniels has been patiently trying to clear her name for almost a decade.
7 On Your Side helps nursing student get her tuition covered
A future nursing student thought she had financial support to pursue her dream, but when her scholarship disappeared, she turned to 7 On Your Side.
7 On Your Side helps man recover his stolen iPhone from safe pickup site
As exclusive video obtained by 7 On Your Side shows, porch pirates are upping their game.
7 On Your Side helps Staten Island family recover missing funeral funds
7 On Your Side helped a Staten Island family who thought the funeral expenses were covered after losing their 92-year-old cousin.
7 On Your Side helps NY man regain $60,000-a-year arthritis medication
It's hard enough for anyone to deal with debilitating arthritis. But Jim Rice really needs his fingers to work.
7 On Your Side warns of summer scam that can leave your travel rewards wiped out
There's a scam making the rounds this summer that begins with a cordial invitation in your email but can have devastating consequences on your travel rewards.
Beware of counterfeits and phishing scams amid Knicks, World Cup fever
Anyone buying gear should remember to check the website URL carefully. Anyone who makes a purchase on an imposter site should expect a low-quality knock-off or nothing at all.