So vibrant. She will be missed.". she said. CBS New York's John Dias wrote over the weekend that he was "finding it hard to report." She was 26 years old. 144,016, This story has been shared 111,044 times. Your home for the latest news and The Best Of New York. In an April 2011 article, the New York Times reported that 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley was considered to be the front-runner to replace Couric as anchor of the program. Her colleagues and classmates from Syracuse University remembered her Sunday night. Would you like to receive desktop browser notifications about breaking news and other major stories? So beautiful. Terms of Use Love you, Nina! Synopsis. 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Funny, fashionable, and often the first person to like a picture on social media," Suzanne Goldklang of News12 tweeted. Neither were wearing helmets. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. "I’m feeling refreshed and ready to get back to work!" She inspired me by being an excellent journalist and by making big moves at such a young age," Aliah Williamson from WDTN. "Nina was perfect. So hard to comprehend her shocking death. Morningstar: Copyright 2018 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. She died at Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan after the accident, the station reported, adding, "Our thoughts and prayers are with Nina’s family. Angry LeBron James walks off court during NBA Finals in unbelievable scene, Claudia Conway announces she has coronavirus on TikTok, Jamal Adams quickly deletes suspicious Twitter photo, COVID-stricken Chris Christie gives update from hospital, Marketing exec says he was fired for being 'too American,' wearing khakis. The NYPD is investigating the crash. “This is the nina kapur i met in college: excellent at what she did while wearing a big smile on her face,” Jane Hong wrote on Twitter along with a video of Kapur smiling as a woman walks into her live shot while working for News 12. Kapur had tweeted July 14 that she was trying to reach Revel's customer service. Her work won’t be forgotten,” he wrote. Anyone over 21 and with a valid license can drive one. Nina Kapur, a television journalist for CBS in New York, has died following a moped accident, the station said on Sunday night. We lost a great one this weekend. The mopeds come with two helmets. Funny, fashionable, and often the first person to like a picture on social media, I still remember her debut @news12ct. They're currently available in New York, Austin, Texas, Miami, Oakland, California, and Washington D.C. The investigation is ongoing, Moroney said. Disclaimer. Kapur and the driver fell to the roadway, and while the driver sustained minor injuries, Kapur was transported to a hospital where she was pronounced dead. 111,044, This story has been shared 91,968 times. Murdered child star haunts LA home 30 years later, owners say, Toddler killed in his mother's arms during carjacking, Britney Spears dresses down for Instagram: ‘I can get insecure’, Lance Gross talks battling it out with Tyler Perry over his beard, ‘The Blacklist’ and ‘Twin Peaks’ actor Clark Middleton dead at 63, © 2020 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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Kapur was riding on the back of a Revel rental scooter, driven by a 26-year-old man, when he "swerved for an unknown reason" at about 5:30 p.m. Saturday, according to the New York City Police Department. Fellow journalists expressed their grief following the young and promising reporter's death. CBS New York remembers reporter Nina Kapur 03:04. "Revel extends deepest sympathies to Nina Kapur’s family and loved ones for their loss," the company said in a statement. "Revel extends deepest sympathies to Nina Kapur's family and loved ones for their loss," the spokesperson added. @CBSNewYork and the world lost one of its best," he wrote. CBS reporter dies after falling off of moped in New York, Chris Wallace delivers a blunt warning to Fox News viewers, Chris Wallace says Trump is 'responsible' for chaotic debate, Watch: Fox News has some debate advice for Trump, See how Fox News hosts covered President Trump's tax returns, Stelter: Trump will call this 'fake news.' She was one of my best friends. The driver, who has not been identified, suffered minor injuries. Welcome to the official CBS New York Channel! Most stock quote data provided by BATS. All rights reserved. i remember telling her i couldn't wait to watch her on national news one day… she deserved more. “She made countless sacrifices to make it to New York. https://t.co/EdzEW9r2NE. Sitemap "I am in shock. Kapur was injured during an accident in Manhattan on Saturday and was taken to Bellevue Hospital, where she later died, the station reported. Factset: FactSet Research Systems Inc.2018. "@NinaKapur was vivacious and had big plans for the future. Elisha Fieldstadt is a breaking news reporter for NBC News. "Nina was perfect. Barbara Fought, Kapur's faculty adviser and one of her professors, described the young journalist as "a bright light, a very positive person, with an infectious smile," according to an email by Mark Lodato, the dean of the university's school of public communications sent to faculty and staff.