Background
Erin Colton grew up in Wantagh, New York, in Nassau County on Long Island.
Erin Colton grew up in Wantagh, New York, in Nassau County on Long Island.
Syracuse University.
As a child, Colton took a strong interest in sports, which blossomed into varsity-level competition during her teenage years. She played on the varsity basketball, tennis and lacrosse teams for the Wantagh Warriors of Wantagh High School until graduating in 2000. In the Fall of 2000, Colton began attending Syracuse University, pursuing a communications degree at the Newhouse School of Communications.
Following her graduation in 2004, Colton joined News 12 Long Island and began her broadcasting career as a production assistant.
She graduated to the position of writer shortly after, followed by producer. Colton currently stands as the Morning Reporter at News 12 Long Island, covering breaking news from the field
In addition to her professional interest in sports, Colton also pursues the field in her private life, coaching a girls" youth basketball team in her native Long Island.