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 used car buyers after alleged 'bait-and-switch' at dealership in NJ
Customers who thought they found a great deal on a used car wound up in what they say was a bait-and-switch.
Social Studies: Spotting fake profile pictures, avoiding social media scammers
In our new series, "Social Studies" we're going to teach you how to spot scams on apps like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
'Equine and Chocolate' event helps empower families through the Women's Rights Information Center
Women and children who were abused, abandoned, or seeking empowerment are finding solace and strength by interacting with these gentle giants. That is the healing power of equine therapy.
7 On Your Side helps mom after child tax credit refund sent to wrong bank account
A Nassau County single mom was in a panic this summer when her $10,000 child tax credit refund got sent to the wrong bank account.
Ways to save money on Thanksgiving holiday flights with 7 On Your Side
With October approaching and the holidays quickly following, it's time to look into those Thanksgiving flights.
Brides left without a wedding venue after popular event space in Paterson files for bankruptcy
Employees, small business owners and brides say a bankruptcy has upended their lives and special events.
7 On Your Side helps couple after solar panels cause water damage throughout their Long Island home
A Suffolk County couple installed solar panels on their roof only to sustain massive water damage throughout their home.
7 On Your Side helps utility worker get retirement money owed by ex-employer
A utility worker who suffered a traumatic brain injury while on the job a dozen years ago says he's powerless, waiting for months for all his retirement money from his ex-employer.
7 On Your Side helps day care get funding owed by NYC Department of Education
A Queens day care provided free preschool but didn't get paid the funding it was owed from May to August.
7 On Your Side gets Bronx man's security deposit back after 4-year wait
A Bronx man moved out of his apartment four years ago and all this time he's been waiting for a $7,000 security deposit from the building's management company.