An Upstate New York judge who failed to disclose tens of thousands of dollars on his tax returns will be suspended with pay as the state's highest court decides whether he should stay on the bench.

The New York Court of Appeals on Wednesday suspended Family Court Judge Richard Miller in Broome County pending their review of a decision from the state's Commission on Judicial Conduct that called for the judge's removal.

Miller, who is challenging the termination decision, was accused by the commission of failing to report tens of thousands of dollars in income on his state and federal tax returns over several years.

The judge started in the Broome County family court role in 2015 and his current term expires at the end of 2024. He previously served as a part-time justice at the town and village level.

The commission found Miller neglected to report almost $35,000 in income on his 2015 state and federal tax returns that stemmed from his prior law practice and rental properties. He also left off more than $31,000 in rental property income on his 2016 and 2017 state and federal tax returns too, according to the commission.

The commission found Miller also made repeated sexist and demanding remarks to a female court clerk.

Miller in one encounter told the court clerk: "You look really hot in that outfit. You should always wear that outfit," according to the commission. In another instance, Miller told the woman, who is widowed: "If I knew you could also cook, I would have gone for the widow."

The commission also outlined a third incident where the woman apologized for turning on a fan while experiencing a hot flash and Miller reportedly said, "It's nice to know I still have that effect on you."

Attorneys for Miller issued a statement saying multiple witnesses testified that he is a respectful, trustworthy and honest judge. They said Miller also cooperated with the commission's investigation.

Commission Administrator Robert Tembeckjian issued a statement saying Miller's actions "undermine public confidence in the courts and compel his removal from office."