News 12's exclusive "East End" show will continue with new hosts Erin Colton and Joe Arena as original News 12 team member Doug Geed retires later this year.

Geed will sign off from anchoring "The News at 10" on July 27 and host "The East End" through the end of the year.

“I am immensely proud of my career at News 12 Long Island and am grateful that I had the opportunity to meet so many amazing people and tell impactful stories over the last three decades," said Geed. "While I will miss being on air, I look forward to spending more time with my family and know that 'The East End' and 'The News at Ten' are in good hands with my talented colleagues.”

News 12 Chief Content Officer Kristin Malaspina celebrated Geed's contributions to both "The East End" and News 12 Long Island.

“Doug Geed has provided News 12 Long Island viewers with incredible reporting over his 36-year career at the network, and we thank him for his countless contributions to our rich history,” said Malaspina. “Doug is synonymous with ‘The East End,’ and as any Long Islander knows, there is nothing more local and loved than planning a visit ‘out east.’ Doug also became a household name for bringing Long Islanders the best in hyperlocal breaking news, most recently during the 10 pm hour, and we know he will be greatly missed by our local viewers.”

Arena will also join "The News at Ten" as an anchor. He is a native New Yorker who, after several years away, is happy to be back on the Island, where he grew up spending time on Long Island’s beautiful beaches.

Colton is a native Long Islander and currently anchors "The Morning Show." She has been with News 12 for the past 19 years, starting her career as a production assistant for Geed and eventually working her way up to the anchor desk next to him. Erin is an Emmy, Press Club of New York and Press Club of Long Island award-winner. She is also a four-time winner of the Best of Long Island – Reporter Award. 

"As Long Island residents and experts, Erin and Joe are uniquely prepared to take on “The East End” and showcase for viewers everything that eastern Long Island has to offer," said Malaspina.

News 12 also announced that award-winning journalist Cecilia Dowd will return to the network.

"To have Cecilia back at News 12 to report during our daytime broadcasts, ensuring viewers have all the news and updates they need at any time of the day," said Malaspina.