When tenants disappear

[Steven Luttman]

Hi all,

Seeking guidance on a tenant related matter in Saratoga County, NY (30 minutes north of Albany/Troy). Lease began in March and at the moment are past due for the month of July. A domestic incident has caused the wife to leave the state, and the husband is MIA on a drug bender. It's my understanding that the wife had an order of protection issued against him earlier this month. Because of this, it's possible he doesn't yet know that his wife has left. His phone has been disconnected. Prior to her leaving, I asked the wife to sign a lease cancellation. Where I'm seeking advice is:
1) Am I able to reclaim the apartment due to it being "abandoned"?

2) Does one party signing a cancellation (in this case the wife) provide me the ability to cancel the lease in full against both tenants?

Thanks!
-Steve