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
Product review red flags and avoiding hotel disasters | 7 On Your Side
As you shop this holiday season, you might check out some product reviews. The problem is, sometimes those reviews are fake. 7 On Your Side's Nina Pineda tells you how to spot the bad ones.
Protecting your purchases from porch pirates during the holidays | 7 On Your Side
The holiday season is upon us and it's not too early to get shopping according to 7 On Your Side's Nina Pineda.
Maximize your holiday shopping savings with Free Money Friday
"Buy Now Pay Later" or BNPL is becoming a lot more popular these days and while it may seem super easy and better for your current wallet there are some pros and cons.
Flight canceled or delayed? 7 On Your Side's holiday air travel tips
7 On Your Side's Nina Pineda has tips on what you need to know if your flight gets canceled or you have other travel woes.
Best upcoming cyber holiday shopping deals and tips
The holiday season is upon us and it's not too early to get shopping according to 7 On Your Side's Nina Pineda.
The Toy Insider shows off the hottest toys for the 2023 holiday season
Santa's elves have some tips to give you a jump on ideas for holiday toys for everyone on your list.
7 On Your Side fixes Purple Heart veteran's license plate mix-up
A Brooklyn vet received a slew of tickets for speeding through a school zone in Queens - expect it wasn't him. It was someone who wears a different uniform.
Free Money Friday: Best credit card rewards
Plastic is a way of life now to make ends meet, so you may as well get rewarded and earn rewards for things you have to purchase anyway.
7 On Your Side restores veterans' charity phone number
Among Ollis' honors, which include a bronze star and a Purple Heart, a Staten Island Ferry was named for the hometown hero last February, when the SSG Michael H Ollis set sail.
7 On Your Side warns of fake Spectrum calls scamming victims
People are getting calls claiming to be from Spectrum, only they are fake and trying to scam victims.