there's actually been an upswing in events in and around NYC lately. the lineups might not be as crazy as in the past, full of headliners, but you'll have a good time @ the parties here. if the events in June & July are any indication of the direction the scene is going, you should end up with a decent event or two to hit up while you're here.
Just remembered that one of my buddies is doin' this event @ Club Exit in Brooklyn in August...
http://www.newraveorder.com/viewtopic.php?t=42351
If you like jungle, this is gonna be an ill party for you. Other styles include freeform/happycore, hard techno, hardcore, and hardstyle...